Education Support Specialist for Autism Programs

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking an Education Support role for the 2027 school year, five days a week. The role involves coordinating education support staff, assisting teachers, and delivering routine student support under supervision, aligned with school policy.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication and adherence to guidelines. Candidates should demonstrate capacity to work with staff, parents, and students, have commitment to professional learning, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• SC1 demonstrates capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
• SC2 demonstrates capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 possesses the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 demonstrates 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.

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
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Skills

Coordination

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Advice to management

Professional learning

Job description

Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking an Education Support role for the 2027 school year, five days a week. The role involves coordinating education support staff, assisting teachers, and delivering routine student support under supervision, aligned with school policy.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication and adherence to guidelines. Candidates should demonstrate capacity to work with staff, parents, and students, have commitment to professional learning, and contribute to the