Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1449044 Location Profile Mernda Primary School No. 0488 was first established in 1853 on Plenty Road just south of Bridge Inn Road. Originally named 'Plenty State School', it was renamed to Mernda Primary School in 1913 in line with a change in suburb name. The original school building still stands today near the entry to the Woodland Waters estate. In the early 1970s, our student enrolment numbers grew to over 100 students. The Plenty Road Site could no longer cope, especially without town water and only three toilets! The new four-classroom Mernda Primary School building was opened in Johnson's Road, Mernda in 1976. Over the years, portables and other structures continued to be added in order to accommodate growing student numbers. In 2011, Mernda Primary School moved to its current site on Everton Drive and into brand new school buildings and grounds. The new building accommodated up to 450 students and Mernda Primary also hosts a 2007-2010 Labour Government Building Education Reform (BER) building, with 4 classrooms along with modern portable classrooms to accommodate its growing population. Today, with an enrolment of almost 1000 students and a rapidly growing population in the surrounding area, our current site in Everton Drive, Mernda Villages caters for the school's every need. This state-of-the-art facility features open learning areas, STEAM learning spaces, an inviting Library resource area, Performing Arts Centre, Gymnasium, playgrounds for all ages encouraging cooperative and creative play, a Digihub, and an Environmental Area known fondly as the 'Frog Bog'. Every child at Mernda Primary is treated as an individual, and our highly trained teachers work tirelessly to provide individualised and targeted programs for all of our students. 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 and collaborate with others in a team environment. SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills. SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position. SC5 Demonstrated 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. Role An education support class position 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. A role at this range may include: Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function. 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. Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles. Responsibilities Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming/outgoing material according to type and appropriate categories. Prepare descriptive lists of material and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve material and maintain daily records of loans. Under direction perform basic duties with regard to the general library including retrieving, shelving and maintaining books and periodicals. Shelve library materials and maintain the order of the collection. Assist with the circulation of loan items and accounting for stock. Gather information and resources to support clients' needs. Direct clients to resources. Assist with the care and operation of equipment and prepare class sets for faculty use. Assist users with school equipment such as photocopier and audio-visual equipment. Maintain records of overdue loans of school resource material and equipment and issue overdue notices as required. Assist in the preparation of displays and exhibitions. Minor cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Catalogue and record details of reference material. Label, cover, assemble, sort or mark resources in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and school procedures. Assist with the security of equipment and buildings. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment 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. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr