Metal/Wood Technician

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Numurkah Secondary College invites applications for an Education and Training support role within the Victorian Department of Education. The position involves assisting teachers, coordinating routine student activities, and maintaining workshop spaces aligned with OH&S standards.

The college, located near Shepparton, aims to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment and a well-supported technology department. Training will be provided as required by the role.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or supporting education-based tasks is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with teachers and students in a school setting.
• Familiarity with safety practices and basic workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
• Provide equipment maintenance and administrative support to the Technology department within the school. Participate in meetings in specific learning areas.
• Practical and technical experience in mechanical, metal work and woodwork disciplines with knowledge of OH&S practices
• Ability to work with equipment and machinery, including repair and maintenance of the workshop equipment to ensure students work safely.
• Ability to prepare materials for lessons and support lessons.
• Be responsible for safe storage of chemicals.
• Be able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues. Work in small team and independently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

OH&S awareness

Education

Education-related qualification

Tools

Basic workshop tools

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton

Reference: 1542265

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, communicate effectively and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position, including capacity to maintain plant and equipment as directed.

Role

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

The responsibilities of this position will be:

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

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

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

Provide equipment maintenance and administrative support to the Technology department within the school. Participate in meetings in specific learning areas.

Practical and technical experience in mechanical, metal work and woodwork disciplines with knowledge of OH&S practices

Ability to work with equipment and machinery, including repair and maintenance of the workshop equipment to ensure students work safely.

Ability to prepare materials for lessons and support lessons.

Be responsible for safe storage of chemicals.

Be able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues. Work in small team and independently.

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) [e-mail]

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:

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:

Training will be required and the successful applicant must complete Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching course.

Please ensure that your application includes a resume including relevant experience and personal details and you complete Selection Criteria

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

Location Profile

Numurkah Secondary College is excited to invite you to be part of our growing College community.

We are a co-educational College, situated approximately 30kms north of Shepparton and 230kms north of Melbourne. Numurkah is a town of approximately 4700 people. In years past, it has predominantly been a farming district, however the make-up of our community is changing.A number ofour families fall into a low socio-economic category. Buses transport students to our school from the surrounding districts ofWaaia, Tallygaroopna, Katunga, Strathmerton, Katamatite, Invergordon, Wunghnu and more.

The College currently has a student population of approximately 260studentsand our enrolments are increasing with an expected increase within the next few years.

The staff of Numurkah Secondary College are not only invested in delivering the best Teaching and Learning but are committed to ensuring that the Engagement of our students is high. In addition, the College has a well-established Wellbeing program, and this has been enhanced by the introduction of the Resilience Project in 2022. Our strategic intent is to support students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours. We endeavour to provide a learning environment that will nurture personal development and establish a strong connection to the College.

The challenges of becoming a lifelong learner, pursuing further study, successfully entering the workplace and being a responsible member of society face all students. The school staff assist students to meet these challenges and be not only responsible individuals who are able to relate to family, friends and colleagues, but informed citizens, who understand and can contribute to the community in which they live and the wider world around them.

Applications close Monday 21 September 2026 at 11.59pm