Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1552062
Location Profile
Glen Waverley Secondary College is a high-performing, inclusive, and dynamic learning community, proudly educating roughly 2400 students from Years 7 to 12 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Our vision, Growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning; is enacted through our values of Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance, and Accomplishment. These values are embedded in daily practice, guide decision-making, and are celebrated through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which recognises students who exemplify our school values.
We provide a safe, supportive, and orderly environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. Our teaching and learning programs are underpinned by evidence-based practice, ongoing professional learning, and a commitment to high expectations for all students. As a Respectful Relationships Lead School, we foster a culture of respect, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that positive relationships are central to our school community. We actively value student voice and agency, recognising that student perspectives help shape learning, wellbeing, and the broader school experience.
While we are proud of our consistently strong VCE and NAPLAN results, we are most proud of our students¿ learning growth and our commitment to knowing and supporting each learner as a whole person, academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our curriculum is broad and diverse, offering pathways to meet the needs and aspirations of all learners, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET programs, and university extension studies. Specialist programs in STEM, Languages, and the Arts, alongside a comprehensive wellbeing framework, ensure that every student can pursue their passions and prepare for future success.
Students are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life, including our expansive, student-led Clubs Program, which offers a wide range of academic, cultural, creative, sporting, and service opportunities. Through our dedicated GWSC Clubs platform, students can explore, join, or even establish new clubs, ensuring the program continually reflects student voice and innovation.
We offer an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities, including our renowned Instrumental Music Program, competitive sport, peer support, visual and performing arts, science and technology competitions, and a thriving student leadership program. These experiences enrich learning, build confidence, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Glen Waverley Secondary College is a culturally rich and globally connected school community. We value the contributions of our families, alumni, and community partners, who work with us to provide real-world learning experiences and support student growth beyond the classroom.
With a proud history of academic excellence and a vibrant culture of participation, Glen Waverley Secondary College is a school of choice, where students are empowered to learn, lead, and succeed.
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
Typical Duties & Knowledge
Duties will be performed under the direction of the Teacher/Librarian.
These include:
- Service and support to all staff, students and local community.
- Communicate in a friendly, supportive, efficient manner with all members of the GWSC community.
- Answering telephone and external queries. Ability to satisfy needs of person calling in a courteous, friendly manner and ensure messages are conveyed as soon as possible to the person concerned.
- Set up opening procedures & circulation desk to begin the day.
- Daily housekeeping and backup of all computer records.
- Knowledge of access IT information management system desirable.
- Liaise with Business Manager re invoices and order in relation to resources bought by faculties and the library.
- Keep up to date records (database) of annual subscriptions and costs associated with the Information Services.
- Keep up to date information of recurring annual purchases required by Faculties.
- Computer data input. Ability to enter data so that the library collection is accurately recorded and accessible to all users.
- Maintenance and recording of newspaper, periodical and exam collection. Ability to process the newspaper and periodical collection accurately so that it is accessible to those who reed and use it.
- Ability to liaise with customer support for library system & IT support (GWSC) to maintain the information management systems & equipment operating within the library.
- Ability to organize and plan effectively. Needs to be flexible to be involved in a range of information services & activities.
- Attend and participate in library meetings and networks meetings (where relevant).
- Act as a back up to library desk duties when timetabled library assistants are absent.
- Processing of all news books and non book items. Ability to accurately carry out these tasks.
- Maintenance and repairs of all book and non book items.
- Assist with displays and exhibitions.
- Shelving and maintenance of equipment to keep the premises tidy and neat.
- Participate in the stocktaking of library assets. Ability to follow procedures to ensure that all library assets are accounted for on a yearly basis.
- Managing the overdue borrowing lists.
- Have a sound knowledge of children's literature and current releases.
- Sound knowledge of Library procedures.
- Any other roles and responsibilities as directed by the Teacher/Librarian
Responsibilities
This position works Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.15am - 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.
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
Please direct any questions to Amanda Provis 8805 6700 or mpr@gwsc.vic.edu. Information about the college can be found at gwsc.vic.edu.au
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.
- 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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal
Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 6 November 2026
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