Disability Support in Education

Department of Education Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rowan Secondary College in Ballarat is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist with student support, supervision, and routine tasks under teacher direction.

The role focuses on wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration with families and staff, contributing to a safe, engaging learning environment for Years 7–12. Start date in late 2026 with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and support others in respect to specific work functions.
• Ability to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advisory to management

Professional learning

Education

Education support qualifications

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Ballarat VIC

5d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Mount Rowan Secondary College is a vibrant and growing Years 7¿12 government secondary school in Ballarat, with a strong culture of high expectations, inclusion and care for every student. We provide a broad range of academic, vocational and applied learning pathways, ensuring every student is supported to achieve success and pursue their aspirations.

Our motto, \"Together we grow and achieve,\" reflects our belief that the strongest outcomes are achieved through genuine partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community. This is underpinned by our school values of Pride, Respect and Excellence through Effort, which shape the way we learn, work and interact every day.

At Mount Rowan Secondary College, we are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning. Our whole-school instructional model, consistent teaching practices and collaborative professional culture support staff to continually refine their practice and maximise student learning growth. Professional learning, instructional coaching and leadership development are central to our commitment to continuous improvement.

Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer comprehensive wellbeing, engagement and inclusion programs that ensure every student feels safe, connected and supported to thrive both academically and personally.

Beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to participate in an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities including performing arts, music, sport, camps, student leadership, community partnerships and enrichment programs that foster confidence, belonging and personal growth.

Mount Rowan Secondary College also benefits from modern learning environments and outstanding facilities that support innovative teaching, collaboration and student engagement.

We are proud of the positive culture we have built for both students and staff. We seek passionate professionals who are committed to excellence, value collaboration and are eager to contribute to a school community where, together, we grow and achieve.

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.


• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.


• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.


• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.


• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.


• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.


• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.


• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.


• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines


• Supports communication between teachers and parents


• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities


• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting


• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information


• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure


• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting


• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance

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

Other Information

This position will mainly entail classroom assistance, mobility support and personal care of a student with a disability. Other duties will entail whole class, small group and individual support across secondary level classrooms. There may be opportunities for the remainder of 2026 to become familiar with the current primary school setting and student to support a positive transition.

This position start date on 26 October 2026 can be negotiated.

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