Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

Nilma Primary is a small rural school situated 4 km east of Warragul. The school was originally established in 1885. Our current enrolment for 2024 is 75 students. The fabulous staff teaching team for 2024 comprises of a Principal, 4 Home Group Teachers , Wellbeing Support Person, Disability Inclusion Specialist, Specialists Teachers (sport, art and Marc Van) 7 ES Staff and a Business Manager.

At Nilma Primary School we provide a positive, stimulating and harmonious learning environment in a rural setting.
Students have rich learning opportunities that extend their capacity to learn independently and interdependently. A flexible approach to teaching and learning, including the use of multi-ageing, ensures that learning experiences with clear learning goals and rich interactive environment, facilitating learning within and beyond the school.
We believe that the most powerful way of preparing our students for a successful life is to work in partnership with our school community. We therefore encourage parents to take an active part school life.

Nilma Primary School is dedicated to being a school in which:

• Every student reaches an acceptable level of literacy and numeracy.
• There is a challenging curriculum with motivated and resilient students who are equipped to be life- long learners.
• There is a positive and co-operative environment in which teaching and learning are highly valued by the school community and success celebrated.
• Students and teachers embrace new technology.
• Students strive for excellence.
• Students take on responsibilities and accept leadership roles.
• All members of its diverse community are valued.
• There is a harmonious and welcoming relationship and partnership with the community.

Our school facilities support a variety of indoor and outdoor learning areas. Students are encouraged to explore and play in a diverse range of learning spaces.

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