Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

Through working as a united learning community, our purpose is to produce optimistic, resilient lifelong learners with skills for future success as responsible citizens in the 21st century.

School Motto: Nurturing Success

School Values:

COMMUNITY - We contribute to our community. We are useful community members. We collaborate respectfully. We are all one community!

COURAGE - We are risk-takers! We believe in ourselves and try new things. When we get it wrong, we try again and look for ways to improve. We stand up for what is right.

CURIOSITY - We are adventurous! We think with more wonder. We ask questions and find solutions. We think creatively. We dive deeper.

CARE - We show empathy and kindness. We respect the people around us. We take care of equipment. We take time with our learning. We shine in different ways, and we don't compare ourselves to others.

Parkhill Primary School is located in Ashwood, approximately 15km east of the CBD in the City of Monash. Parkhill is a small sized school of approximately 190 students. The size of the school combined with a friendly school community provides a positive, welcoming, stimulating family atmosphere. There is a real sense of belonging and pride. The school's motto is nurturing success. Teachers understand and focus on individual student's skills, attributes, and needs. They are passionate and professional. The school is progressive - a busy and vibrant place.  Parents are supportive and involved. Facilities are spacious and attractive, and classrooms have been updated as a result of funding with a rebuild. We have recently finished renovating and extending our gymnasium which includes a full-sized basketball court and upgrading of our performing arts space. Achievement is recognized and appreciated, effort praised and reinforced.

The Parkhill community is quite socially and culturally diverse. It is expected that this will continue to be a feature of the school's demographics. Enrolments have been steady, and numbers are expected to be maintained over the next few years.

Parkhill has a tradition of meeting the diverse educational, social and welfare needs of students and families in creative and flexible ways. Examples of this approach include the Parkhill Community Garden, Lunchtime Clubs, Parkhill TV, Challenge Programs, Specialist Subjects which includes STEAM, PE, PA, LOTE (Mandarin) and a wide range of Intervention and Extension Programs. Parkhill is also a host school for the GATEWAYS program.

Parental participation is a key feature of the school. An active School Council and PFA reflect the increasing levels of parent involvement, as does the number of parents who regularly actively support various school programs.

The staff profile reflects an excellent balance of both gender and experience. Staff work co-operatively in teams within levels and in curriculum groups. Non-teaching staff (integration aides, support staff, welfare staff etc.) work closely with teachers to maximize outcomes for students. All staff demonstrate a keen interest in, and commitment to Professional Learning.

A dynamic, representative, and effective staff Leadership Team provides direction, support and accountability.

The school operates an Out of School Hours Care Program providing excellent daily after school care for families.

Program Benefits 

This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.

Conditions of Employment 

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. 

The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. 

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. 

Eligibility for incentive payments: 

• The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. 
• The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. 
• The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence. 

EEO AND OHS Commitment 

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au