Integration Aide/Inclusion Support Aide - 5 days per week - term 2 start

Location Profile

Brinbeal Secondary College   

As Brinbeal Secondary College grows, we are searching for passionate professionals to join our team. Our education support staff are energetic, open to professional development, passionate about learning and wellbeing, and interested in connecting as part of an amazing school community.  

   
Joining a college that has recently opened, you will be part of the exciting journey of contributing to a new school culture and the creation of inclusive learning and wellbeing support, in brand new state of the art facilities. 

We are seeking dedicated professionals who are committed to empowering students and colleagues, playing a pivotal role in our college community.We encourage applications from professionals with all levels of experience.

About our School: 

• Brinbeal Secondary College is one of the newest 7 - 12 Secondary College in Melbourne's west.  The school opened its doors to its first cohort of Year 7 students in 2024 to a purpose built, state of the art educational facility.  

• There has been great excitement in the community about our new school. 

• In 2026, we have added Year 9 to our program and our enrolments have grown beyond 750.

• The school is situated in Melbourne's booming western growth corridor approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and services the rapidly growing and aspirational communities of the highly sought after Grove and Grand Central Estates in Tarneit. 

• Find out more via our website: Brinbeal Secondary College, Tarneit (brinbealsc.vic.edu.au) 

Our Facilities: 

• Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes: 

• Administration and Resource Centre - featuring modern design and dedicated wellbeing/allied health space with 6 individual therapeutic rooms. 

• Exceptional two storey Science and Technology building  

• Large Learning Neighbourhood - featuring 14 general classrooms, multiple presentation and seminar spaces and an array of quiet and small group collaborative areas. 

• Performing Arts building  

• Large Community Hub - features 3 indoor basketball courts and multi-purpose exercise rooms 

• Outside - we have extensive outdoor sports courts as well as manicured landscaping that allows for multipurpose outdoor learning experiences.  

 Stage 2 construction has begun and is due for completion by the start of the 2027 school year. 

Our Values: 

Brinbeal Secondary College's values are: 

Respect - Have honour or regard for the worth of oneself, others and the school environment.  

Acceptance -Value all members of the community as they present themselves and wish to be seen. 

Aspiration & Achievement - Set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them. 

Working at Brinbeal SC: 

All staff at Brinbeal Secondary College have qualities which ensure the effective learning & wellbeing of our students at the school. 

• This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to work in a brand-new secondary school in the heart of the western suburbs, catering for the diversity of learners. 

• You will be empowered by education support staff, teachers and leaders in a highly collaborative workplace, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.  

• The Principal Class have an open-door policy and are always available to staff. They are highly visible both in the yard and frequent classes. 

• Staff are highly motivated and skilled and are active contributors to the creation of a high achieving secondary school.  

• Our staff are committed to professional learning and growth for both self and others to ensure we are maximising the learning outcomes of all students. 

If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in the education sector and enjoy working collaboratively to enable the success and achievement of our young people, feel free to contact Assistant Principal Angela Roberts either via phone or email to discuss the role further. 

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to support students with a disability in the classroom and the yard during break times. 

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to support students to improve their literacy, numeracy and personal development skills 

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to provide support to students with a disability in practical classes in the secondary school environment, including but not limited to; Technology, Art, Science and Physical Education. 

SC4  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment. 

SC5  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills. 

Role

This position is 31 hours per week spread across 5 days: 

Monday 

8:30am to 3:15pm 

Tuesday 

8:45am to 3:15pm 

Wednesday 

8:45am to 4pm 

Thursday  

8:45am to 3:15pm 

Friday 

8:45am to 3:15pm 

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, specialised student/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
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• 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

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 (see Workplace 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 marrung@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

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: 

Thank you for your interest. 

If you would like any further information about the position or our college, please contact Angela Roberts on 03 8001 3333  

If you would like to apply for this position, please include in your application (preferably saved as one PDF document): 

1. Covering letter 
2. Detailed CV  including details of employment and the names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of three professional referees 
3. List of your qualifications and relevant experience  
4. A response to each of the key selection criteria  

Regards 

Angela Roberts 

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.