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Location ProfileNewcomb Secondary College provides a vibrant and modern education that has a future-focused curriculum and holistic student well-being support. Established in 1969, the college takes pride in its rich history and its commitment to creating positive pathways for young people in Geelong. The college takes its name from the surrounding suburb which is named after one of the areas earliest settlers, Caroline Newcomb. For over 50 years, Newcomb Secondary College has been creating positive pathways for young people in Geelong. Newcomb Secondary College caters to over 500 students in Years 7 to 12, largely from Newcomb, Whittington, St Albans Park, East Geelong, South Geelong, Moolap, Leopold, and the rural areas of the Bellarine Peninsula. The school offers a broad range of individualised goals and meets student needs through well-resourced literacy and numeracy support and an emphasis on student voice and career action plans. The college has an outstanding range of VCE, VCE-VM, and VET subjects, as well as offering School-Based Apprenticeships that build successful individual pathways for students. The school''s partnership with local tertiary institutions, the Gordon and Deakin University, ensures that students benefit greatly from well-developed and innovative programs. Newcomb Secondary College is proud to have been the first Australian-based school to offer a P-Tech Program. This program enables students to participate in corporate partner-supported pathways to learning and employment within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related industries. Through a partnership with the Gordon TAFE and key members of the Geelong business community, the College ensures that its school leavers are equipped with the skills needed for success in the workforce of the 21st century. The College is committed to students maximising their personal growth through broad participation in a range of extra-curricular programs. Students develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership through their involvement with the extensive sports program, academic challenges, instrumental music tuition, and the renowned Music and Bike Tours providing Newcomb students the chance for students to build their resilience, which often results in the forging of lifelong friendships. Newcomb Secondary College is dedicated to establishing a school environment that allows its students to grow and thrive intellectually, emotionally, and socially. The college''s open and light-filled learning spaces, along with its inclusive atmosphere, impress visitors. The recent redevelopment of the college has led to the refurbishment of math classrooms and music program areas, a state-of-the-art STEM space, and a 128-seat auditorium, contributing to an excellent learning and teaching environment. The college provides valuable opportunities for students to develop confidence in their leadership abilities as they work cooperatively with others. Community volunteer programs enrich student development and projects that enable students to work in and with their community. Sport is encouraged at all levels. Throughout the school year inter-house competitions are held to foster and encourage teamwork and enthusiasm across the College. Our sporting houses are also named after prominent citizens; Harrison, Drysdale, Curlewis and Wills. It is our belief at Newcomb Secondary College that students who enjoy (and aspire to have) rich and vibrant lifestyles, with access to holistic and proactive personal well-being supports, are the most likely to enjoy lasting success with their learning experiences and individual pathway outcomes. Providing this is how Newcomb Secondary College builds positive futures for all students. Selection CriteriaSC1 - Demonstrated skills and experience in the management of a Learning Resource Centre/Library delivering student learning outcomes. SC2 - Demonstrated knowledge in delivering support in a digital environment and the ability to innovate, particularly in the development of school and educational priority learning areas. SC3 - Demonstrated high level professional conduct and interpersonal, written and oral skills including the ability to engage with staff, students, parents and the broader school community. SC4 - Highly developed organisational skills and experience in managing a budget. SC5 - Demonstrated commitment to professional development and the capacity to work effectively as part of a greater team to be able to support the college. RoleAttendance requirement for this position is32.5 hours to be worked over 5 days, 8.30am to 3.30pm. Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. ResponsibilitiesDuties will include, but are not limited to: Managing the Learning Resource Centre to ensure a harmonious, strategic environment including, presentation of the space, management of the return of staff and student resources. Delivering innovative and exemplary learning services to our community Facilitating access to information and technology services Promoting information literacy and digital literacy through curriculum initiatives and community access Empowering our community to embrace creativity and innovation using current and emerging technologies Ensure that a consistent approach to planning and resourcing is provided to all Learning Area Leaders to facilitate the achievement of the school''s curriculum and pedagogical (teaching & learning) objectives Manage appropriate cataloguing and borrowing systems for resources, equipment and teaching aids Produce, promote and display relevant materials to students and staff which creates a welcoming learner-centred collaborative environment Supervise the Learning Resource Centre, as appropriate Support data driven learning outcomes relevant to the curriculum Plan and conduct research skills tutorials for small groups of students Assist in the reading program including being involved in tutoring small groups of students Prepare equipment for teacher and student use Assist in the planning, submitting, implementing and evaluation of program budgets Assist visitors to the LRC including bookings Conduct an annual stocktake of resources Liaise in relation to all matters relating to supply and invoicing of goods Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the Business Manager or Principals Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and InclusionThe 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 (seeWorkplace 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*******@ 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 StandardsVictorian 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: DE ValuesThe 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: 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. 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