Learning Support Worker

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work at Box Hill Institute as our Learning Support Worker. This is a casual opportunity based at our Box Hill Campus. This position reports directly to the Student Accessibility Support Coordinator, and sits within the Student Life area of the Student Experience division.

What you'll do:

• Support students in-class to participate, interact, learn and work towards positive educational outcomes
• Accommodate individual learning styles and needs in a way that supports empowerment and independence
• Contribute to a high quality and safe learning experience for students

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Listens to students and actively seeks to meet their needs
• Communicates well with, relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds and abilities.
• Communicates effectively using a polite and considerate manner when dealing with others
• Aware of people's moods and temperament, is diplomatic in dealing with other people.
• Victorian Working with Children Check clearance
• National Police Check clearance

Qualifications and experience:

• A Certificate III in Education Support (Integration Aide/Teacher Aide), a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or a Certificate IV in Disability is preferred and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• A current First Aid Certificate (Level 2), Mental Health First Aid training and Safe Food Handling Certificate is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, the needs of people with disability and of the values and legislative framework that inform quality disability support services in an educational setting. A
• Understands the purpose of, and is able to use common applications such as Microsoft Office products for document preparation and email.

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Staff benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. This includes but is not limited to:

• Flexible work arrangements
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Samuel Edward via *************@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 9 May 2025

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.