Learning Support Officer
Learning Support Officer
St Mary's College for the Deaf - Dandenong Campus
Principal: Ms Amanda Purcell
Enquiries: principal@smdeaf.vic.edu.au
Co-Principal:
Applications Close: 24/04/2026
Position: Education Support Employee
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Part-time
Role Description/Criteria
Key Responsibilities:
- Support secondary deaf and/or deafblind students with organisation, emotional or orientation and mobility difficulties in collaboration with their teachers and as identified in their behaviour or support plans.
- Support student participation in extra-curricular activities and events
- Assist in the preparation of materials, student resources and maintenance of assistive listening devices.
- Work as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality of private or sensitive information.
- Following procedures and practices as identified in St Mary’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework.
Additional duties:
Fulfil other duties as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be required to demonstrate the appropriate professional standards as follows:
- Ability to perform the role of an Educational Support (Learning Support) in accordance with the statement of responsibilities.
- An understanding of and/or experience in supporting students with disabilities.
- An understanding of and/or experience in supporting deaf and hard of hearing students desirable.
- Willingness to be flexible and an ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to present a positive, calm and welcoming persona and remain professional by maintaining high levels of confidentiality
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety and of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
Child Safety
The successful applicant will:
• Be familiar with and comply with the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety
• Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students
Who May Apply
Holders of a Certificate in either Education Support, Auslan, Disability Support, or similar; (those currently working towards completing study in this area encouraged to apply)
• People suitable to engage in child-connected work.
Applicants must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check.
Classification: Education Support Range 2 Category B (CEMEA 2022)
*As a PBI, packaging is available to staff up to $15,900 of salary per annum which reduces tax and significantly increase take-home pay.*
Interviews may be made prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedures
How to apply:
Applications should be emailed to principal@smdeaf.vic.edu.au and should include:
- covering letter clearly identifying the advertised position applying for,
- a brief response outlining the extent to which you meet each of the criteria and pointing to evidence that you will be able to fulfil the role,
- current employer and at least one other professional to be listed as your referees,
Further information is available by contacting admin@smdeaf.vic.edu.au or accessing the link to our website St Mary's College for the deaf
Details:
Address: 5-11 Caroline Street
DANDENONG
Phone: 0427 795 840
Website: https://smdeaf.vic.edu.au
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