Administration Officer, Benalla VIC

About the Position

Reference: 1188190Location ProfileBenalla P-12 College Benalla P-12 College is located in the Rural City of Benalla which is ideally located close to the Victorian snowfields and the major centres of Wangaratta and Shepparton. The town is surrounded by quality wineries, and Melbourne is easily reached in two hours along the Hume Freeway. The Melbourne to Wodonga railway line also runs through the city. Benalla P-12 College was established in January 2013 as a result of the merger of all four government schools in Benalla. The College has a student population of approx. 910. We provide a vibrant teaching and stimulating learning environment that commences with Grade Prep and continues through the secondary years to VCE. Our Campus structure is: Avon Campus (P-4)Waller Campus (P-4)Faithfull / Clarke Campus (5-12) As a developing school we are continuing to refine and enhance our programs to address the three key stages of learning. The two P to 4 Campuses meet regularly to plan a rigorous and targeted Early Years program that addresses the foundations of learning. There is a 5/6 hub on the main Faithfull Street site with a strong focus on academic preparation and transition. Secondary students have access to a broad elective program and a wide range of activities to complement the core learning they undertake. We have a brand new Senior Studies Centre that offers VCE, VET and VCAL subjects to provide our students with a range of pathways to further their learning opportunities. Our aim is to prepare our students to become active, engaged citizens connected with their local and global communities. We provide our students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through a range of programs and formal leadership positions available on each campus. We recognise that an orderly learning environment and high expectations are essential elements in ensuring that all our students learn and reach their full potential and we achieve this through the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program. Our school is committed to encouraging the best in its staff, students and community. Members of the college community have clearly defined, and understood rights, and responsibilities. We are both passionate and determined to provide our students with the necessary skills, discipline and qualities needed to become successful 21st century learners and responsible members of the community. We aim to nurture a passion for lifelong learning and instil the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and High Expectations. We achieve this by: Providing a personalised, student-centred approach to teaching and learning. Building a culture of achievement in academic learning, the arts, sport, vocational skills, civics and citizenship. Promoting academic excellence through high quality classroom instruction. Creating a respectful school environment that recognises and celebrates diversity. Promoting creativity, teamwork and leadership through a diverse range of learning opportunities. Developing within students their capacity for self-management and self-determination. Actively promote positive student well-being by explicitly teaching a social, emotional and values based curriculum. Building authentic partnerships that promote and encourage community involvement. Our primary goal is to provide an excellent education for every child in every classroom. Every child is known, respected and valued at our school.Selection CriteriaSC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary. SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position. SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents. SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.RoleThis position does not require attendance for duty during the 30 day Additional Leave period.Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee\'s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver\'s licence, first aid, safe food handling.ResponsibilitiesUndertake clerical and keyboard duties in support of the school administration function. Provide document preparation support. Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools computer system. Perform reception duties, including the screening of visitors to the school, and arrange interviews as required. Prepare straightforward correspondence according to school procedures (e.g. sending out form letters). Prepare inventories, requisitions and uncomplicated documents. Maintain and update basic written records. Obtain basic data or factual information from given sources, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc. Check for simple inaccuracies in forms and correspondence such as spelling, punctuation and spacing. Make less complex routine entries in records, e.g. stock movement; file movement, accounts, leave. Make appointments and maintain diary records. Select and use equipment in accordance with school procedures and manufacturer\'s instructions. Receive enrolment documentation and record data. Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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 ValuesThe Department?s employees commit to upholding DET?s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET?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 DET values is available at of EmploymentAll 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.