Disability Inclusion Support Officer

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Laa Yulta Primary School invites an experienced Disability Inclusion Officer to lead our DIP processes and develop whole-school strategies supporting diverse learners.

Working with school leadership, you will embed inclusive practices, design targeted programs, and coordinate with families and external services to ensure accurate documentation, timely funding applications, and quality IEPs. Position starts 2027 and involves 0.8 FTE with negotiation of terms.

Qualifications

• Experience with Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) processes and funding applications.
• Ability to develop whole-school strategies for diverse learners.
• Experience in creating Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and managing referrals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DIP processes and manage DIP funding applications.
• Lead development and delivery of whole-school disability inclusion strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership, teachers, families and external services to support adjustments.
• Maintain confidential records in DE systems and databases.
• Ensure compliance with child safety standards and wellbeing protocols.

Skills

DIP processes

IEPs

Case management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Allied health qualification

Tools

Compass

eduSafe

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Disability Inclusion Officer to establish and lead a comprehensive disability inclusion program for our school community. Ideally a qualified allied health professional who will be responsible for the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) processes and applications as well as developing whole school strategies to support diverse learners. Working closely with school leadership, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a whole-school approach to disability inclusion by designing and delivering alternative targeted programs.

Laa Yulta Primary School (located in Mambourin) is one of 14 new schools which opened at the start of the school year in 2024. It is located at 10 Elementary Road, Mambourin (located between Geelong and Melbourne). We are helping the growing local population in this new suburb to get a great education close to home. We have a current enrolment of 550 and the school is designed for up to 650 students.

The school has students in Prep to Year 6. The school includes: an administration building (incorporating a library and specialist classrooms); 3 learning neighbourhoods; a community hub with indoor multi-use court; canteen; arts/music spaces; hard courts; and a sports field. Students have great modern learning areas with air conditioning and heating. Outside, we have shade sails for sun protection. The school is designed to be environmentally sustainable. More information about the school build can be found on the school website,https://laayultaps.vic.edu.au

MOTTO

Our school's motto is `Dream Big, Dare to Fail'

VISION

Laa Yulta Primary School's vision is to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement. Our school aims to empower all students to embrace the challenge in learning, achieve their personal best and build their emotional, social and physical wellbeing.

MISSION

Laa Yulta Primary School's mission is to strive to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion that fosters a safe learning environment and sense of belonging. This will allow our students to take risks in their learning and thus lead to higher academic outcomes.

CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY

Our pedagogy is based on the Science of Learning and takes into account research from developmental psychology, educational psychology, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience. It is centred on explicit instruction, which is characterised by carefully planned and sequenced lessons; clear and detailed instructions and modelling; and frequent and systematic monitoring of student progress and feedback to students. An example of this pedagogy is using the `SoundsWrite' program to teach reading across our school. Classroom teachers will be supported to build their capacity through PLCs and provided training. Experience in these areas is not necessary ¿ just a willingness to learn. The school has also started with well developed School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports, Curriculum Scopes and Sequences and amazing resources.

This position starts in 2027. If you require further information about the role, please contact Mark Zahra on 0434 532 *** or**********@education.vic.gov.au.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) processes, ensuring accurate, timely applications and maximisation of funding opportunities as well as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and strategies to support diverse learners

SC2Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of individual, group and whole school strategies and programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs, including knowledge of the tiers of intervention in Wellbeing.

SC3Demonstrated capacity to case manage individual students, providing quality programming and interventions.

SC4Ability to design and deliver alternative targeted programs.

SC5Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team and wider community.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position is 4 days per week (0.8) days to be negotiated. Attendance during school vacation periods will be negotiated if required.

• Be directed by the Wellbeing Principal Class Officer and other relevant school staff to ensure students receive appropriate support and adjustments, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture that promotes belonging and respect for diversity.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss referrals and share best practice approaches.
• Develop meaningful learning plans and set goals with students, including effective crisis management when required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of student contact and Disability Inclusion activities in line with DE and school requirements, using Compass,eduSafe, and other databases to record referrals and updates.
• Manage complex cases requiring advanced interventions and cross-professional or agency collaboration.
• Collaborate with students, teachers, caregivers, and external services to support implementation of adjustments and interventions.
• Liaise with families and carers through phone contact, meetings, and participation in care team meetings and professional networks.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Education Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting legislation, and wellbeing protocols.

Perform other duties consistent with the classification as directed by thePrincipal.

Responsibilities

As a member of the leadership team within a school/s responsible for the management of the following:

• Coordinate the referral, triage, and case management of inclusion students requiring support, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with families and external agencies.
• Promote and support the implementation of all elements of Disability Inclusion at the school
• Ensure the establishment of student support groups (SSGs) for all students who may benefit from a Disability Inclusion profile meeting and maintain minutes/ records of these
• Register students who require a profile meeting
• Ensure Disability Inclusion profile meetings are booked for all students who require profile meetingsRespond to any requests from facilitators for additional information
• Support school staff to prepare and gather supporting information for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings
• Support relevant school staff and the parent(s)/carer(s) to contribute to Disability Inclusion profile meetings
• Prepare the student to attend the DIP where appropriate, or record student voice video for inclusion in the DIP
• Track and monitor the progress of all DIP submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes are actioned
• Ensure each student with disability and additional needs has a quality inclusion individual education plan (IEP)
• Support Teaching and Education Support staff to understand, develop and implement IEPs
• Support teaching staff to implement reasonable classroom adjustments for inclusion students to maximise positive learning environments
• Assist the Leadership and Wellbeing Team in providing professional learning about Disability Inclusion
• Maintain a network of connections with Regional supports including visiting teachers and wellbeing key contacts.
• Promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with disability or additional needs.
• Prepare DIPs funding applications, liaising with a relevant teachers, experts and agencies, the department and its key personnel.
• Provide support to the ES staff working within the Disability Inclusion program
• Work with the school leadership team to ensure our Disability Inclusion program is aligned to the School and Department policy and guidelines and maintains required and adequate data on each student.
• Work with the school leadership team to ensure the Disability Inclusion program is aligned to School and Department policy guidelines and maintain confidential and sensitive data on each student.
• Ensure continuity of support for students to promote positive educational outcomes.
• Be a positive member of the Laa Yulta PS Wellbeing Team.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx