Operational Teaching Assistant (Melbourne)

Role Victoria has secured funding from the Australian Government's Workload Reduction Fund to trial a new type of Education Support role in schools to reduce teacher workload. The Operational Teaching Assistant (OTA) will play an integral role in supporting a reduction in teacher workload. The role involves performing a variety of tasks typically undertaken by teachers that do not require a teaching qualification, VIT registration, or the specific skills and knowledge of a teacher. The OTA will undertake these responsibilities and reduce the workload of teachers. Selection Criteria Demonstrated robust organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated a level of initiative to complete tasks in a timely manner Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team and take direction from teachers and school leadership Demonstrated strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications quickly Demonstrated strong written communication skills, including the capacity to clearly convey information, craft professional emails, and adapt writing style to suit different audiences and purposes Responsibilities Photocopying, collating, laminating and cutting learning materials Placing classroom resource orders Collection of and administration related to student permission notes and payments for events Sorting resources and mounting classroom displays Setting up student access to online learning platforms and web-based resources Uploading teacher completed documents onto online systems, including entering teacher determined student data Sorting books, shelves and classroom equipment Preparing newsletters and permission notes Organisation and administration tasks for excursions, camps, transition, graduation etc. Setting up the classroom for the day or for a particular activity, sourcing or collating learning materials, assisting with preparing equipment for students with additional needs, recording student attendance This role does not involve working with students; it is supporting the administrative and operational work of teachers. Ways of Working A well-structured environment where routine tasks are clearly defined Working under the supervision and direction of teachers to receive ongoing guidance and support Working cohesively with teachers and other staff members Tasks are performed in accordance with established guidelines and the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 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. Child Secure Standards & DE Values Victorian government schools are child safe environments. 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. The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. 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 will be provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfcxp