East Doncaster Secondary College, situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is a large, co-educational school with a focus on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching and learning and student connectedness and wellbeing.
The College has an enrolment of approximately 2300 students and 223 teaching and education support staff.
As a College, we strive to develop passionate lifelong learners who are creative and critical thinkers with the confidence and resilience to thrive in the global community. We want students to experience a sense of achievement and growth in their academic, personal, social and emotional development. The College values of curiosity, excellence, fairness, respect, resilience, teamwork and care and compassion reflect these desired outcomes.
We have high expectations that our students will commit to being supportive of each other as they strive for success as learners. Our catch phrase for learning is Creating a Culture of Curiosity. We strive to ensure that there is a focus on learning improvement for every student. As a result, our student achievement data is excellent across a range of data sets and year levels.
Diversity adds to the richness and quality of the students educational experience at East Doncaster Secondary College. We are proudly multicultural across more than 50 nationalities, with a strong and established International Student Program.
The College offers an array of alternative pathway options to enable greater flexibility in our ability to cater for individual needs. Students have access to external VET provision and a high quality Vocational Major VCE pathway.
At East Doncaster Secondary College, we are committed to child safety. We strive to ensure that our students are safe, happy and empowered. Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, the College offer an extensive overlay program, Positive Futures, as a means of visibly addressing the social and emotional needs of our students in a multi-dimensional and integrated approach.
As a high performing school, East Doncaster Secondary College prides itself on the creation of a learning environment where student academic, sporting, music and achievements in the arts are recognised and celebrated. Underlying the focus on excellence is the recognition that such outcomes can best be achieved in an environment where students are happy, healthy and connected.
Copies of the School Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and School Policies can be accessed via the school website www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au
For information regarding East Doncaster Secondary College Child Safety Standards and practices, including Code of Conduct please go to https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our-college/documents-policies-reports/
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.
The library at East Doncaster Secondary College aims to develop a culture of life-long learning and love of reading through the support of teaching and learning, creativity and well-being. It sources, organises and provides access to educational and recreational material.
The vision for the future is to be a central hub of the college that values student input in providing a teaching and learning space, a place of inspiration and a recreational space where students feel safe and secure.
Reporting to the Librarian/Resource Manager , the Library/Audiovisual Technician requires the capability to:
- Process library and domain resources. This includes cataloguing, stamping, covering, labelling, inserting security tags, adding barcodes and due date slips, and repairs when required.
- Assist with the management and maintenance of the Library Management System including original and copy (SCIS) cataloguing and editing existing records to maintain the integrity of the database in liaison with the Librarian/Resource Manager.
- Assist in the day-today running of the college library under the direction of the Librarian/Resource Manager .
- Create a warm and welcoming library and maintain a safe, healthy, friendly, learner centred environment for staff and students.
- Ensure continuity of processing supplies is maintained.
- Shelve library resources and maintain an ordered and neat collection.
- Operate the loans desk and assist staff and students with enquiries.
- Assist in supervising students during library opening hours including before school, recess, lunch and after school.
- Supervise volunteer helpers (students) when assisting with shelving and desk duty.
- Keep records of domain accounts for laminating and binding materials.
- Assist staff and students in printing, photocopying and using audiovisual equipment.
- Facilitate the supply of audiovisual equipment to staff and students, including managing bookings, setting up and packing away.
- Ensure adequate maintenance of audiovisual equipment, including arranging necessary maintenance and purchasing of new equipment.
- Show consideration for the security of audiovisual equipment.
- Complete annual stocktake of audiovisual equipment.
- Assist with annual stocktake of library collection.
- Contribute to collection management practices including weeding and acquisition according to the Collection Management Policy.
- Contribute to the development of procedures for the use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
- Create engaging displays that link to current events and curriculum.
- Undertake relevant Professional Development for cataloguing, library management system, SCIS and other library duties.
- Complete any other tasks commensurate with this role at the request of the Librarian/Resource Manager .
Skills and Attributes
- Familiarity with Library Management Systems eg, Oliver.
- Familiarity of using audiovisual equipment and the ability to assist staff and students with their use.
- Proficiency in using computer software such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive.
- Knowledge of YA literature and other print material produced for teenagers.
- Experience working with teenagers.
- Familiarity with Clickview.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a busy, flexible working environment
- Study in Information Services or relevant experience.
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.
- 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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 [email protected]
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.
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
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
The successful applicant must hold a current Victorian Working With Children Check (E - Employee).
This position is a part time/fixed term Education Support position EFT 0.40 two days per week (Wednesday & Friday).
We ask applicants to please include the contact details of three current professional referees as a part of your resume, including a referee from your current or immediate past employer. Please include their name, title, organisation and email address.
- 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
