Office Administration/MEA

The host school for the Shepparton English Language Centre (SELC) since 2008 is St Georges Road Primary School in Shepparton. The SELC provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) Intensive English Tuition to New Arrivals students in primary and secondary government schools in the Shepparton Schools District. In addition to Intensive English Tuition, students are taught specialist subjects such as Mathematics, Physical Education, Art, Music, Science and/or Aussie Skills. The overall target number for SELC is 65 students each year.

New Arrival Primary and Secondary students from the Shepparton network of schools will attend the Centre full time for a period of 6 - 12 months depending on their visa and ability. The SELC also provides an EAL Cluster Program to support local EAL students who have been in Australia between one and five years in outlying schools.

Overarching School Goals

• Intensive English language tuition for newly arrived students.
• Provide a nurturing, caring and safe learning environment for students to settle into their new country and develop a sense of belonging and connectedness.
• Through English acquisition teach children a general knowledge of Australia and an understanding of the culture.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated highly efficient time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of management systems and computer use relevant to the position.
• Capacity to work co-operatively with a range of people.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and Operational Support: Undertake general office duties, assist with organising student transportation, and support the Language Centre Co-ordinator.
• Student Welfare and Support: Welcome and orientate new students and their families, provide guidance and support to students, and facilitate communication between students, teachers, and parents.
• Classroom Support and Instruction: Assist teachers in the classroom, provide individualized support to students, and assist in the preparation and delivery of EAL teaching materials.

Who May Apply

• A minimum qualification of Certificate III in Education Support.
• Proficiency in four languages; English, Dari/Hazaragi, Hindi & Urdu.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.

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.