Education Support Coordinator — Inclusion & Timetables

Catholic Education Western Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Western Australia is seeking an Education Support Coordinator in Melbourne to provide ongoing operational support to our Education Support Centre. This is a full-time, ongoing role commencing Term 1, 2027, reporting to the Head of Inclusion.

You will work closely with the Head Inclusion to foster a supportive educational environment, coordinate timetables for teachers and Education Assistants, and help maintain positive communications with staff and parents while assisting in

Qualifications

• A highly organised team player, with the initiative to proactively provide operational support to our Education Support Centre daily.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced working environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to change.
• Excellent ability to build strong and positive working relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan lessons and coordinate workdays effectively with clear structure to meet the learning needs of each student.
• Excellent ability to communicate to our students and parents with purpose and meaning.
• Curiosity and the desire to want to understand the perspective of our students by using well developed actively listening techniques.
• Passion and desire to have a positive impact on our Education Support students to grow lifelong learning attributes.
• An awareness and appreciation for the Catholic ethos of the College.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Inclusion to provide a positive, supportive and effective educational environment and act on their behalf in their absence.
• Work with the Head of Inclusion to create a compassionate and respectful working environment.
• Collaborate with the Head of Inclusion and the Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning to coordinate student and staff timetables.
• Coordinate weekly and day to day teachers timetables in conjunction with the Administrative Officer.
• Coordinate Education Assistants weekly and day to day timetable in conjunction with the Administrative Officer.
• In conjunction with the Head of Inclusion, oversee day to day communication with staff.
• Support the Head of Inclusion in the organisation of parent information events.
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive relationships and communication with staff.
• Support the Head of Inclusion and teachers in developing suitable teaching and learning programs.
• Responsible for the coordination of two-year groups. This would include the development of student IEPs.

Skills

Highly organized

Team player

Strong communication

Prioritisation

Relationship building

Adaptability

Active listening

Education

Undergraduate degree in a discipline

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education

Job description

Catholic Education Western Australia is seeking an Education Support Coordinator in Melbourne to provide ongoing operational support to our Education Support Centre. This is a full-time, ongoing role commencing Term 1, 2027, reporting to the Head of Inclusion.

You will work closely with the Head Inclusion to foster a supportive educational environment, coordinate timetables for teachers and Education Assistants, and help maintain positive communications with staff and parents while assisting in