Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

Inverloch and Kongwak Primary Schools (IKPS) is located on beautiful Bunurong and Boon Wurrung country, in the seaside town of Inverloch in the Bass Coast Shire and the small country town of Kongwak in the South Gippsland Shire, approximately 150kms south-east of Melbourne. At IKPS, we pay respect to the Traditional Owners of Bunurong and Boonwurrung Country where we live, work and learn. We recognise First Peoples' continuing connection to Land, waters and culture. And we pay our deep respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

IKPS is run in a hub-annex arrangement with a combined staff, and a shared Principal and Assistant Principal. This unique arrangement is united by our shared school vision: all our students achieve their full potential and develop into confident, well-rounded citizens. Our school values of Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be an Active Learner actively support this endeavour. Whilst our two schools work together closely, their individual communities, cultures and traditions are respected and nurtured.

Our school in Inverloch has grown rapidly over the years to reach a current enrolment of 466 students and we run 21 classes, with an additional 5 specialist areas, P.E., Music, Art, STEM and Auslan. We have 35.1 equivalent full-time staff: 2 principal class, 30 teachers and 12 Education Support staff. Our school in Kongwak has 2 multi-age classes and 25 students enrolled in 2024.

At IKPS we support our students to develop understandings and meaningful skills that contribute to health and wellbeing, which includes the development and implementation of our SWPBS program. We also value and nurture a trusting and supportive teaching environment for all our staff.

IKPS is a vital and integrated part of our two towns. As such, we are deeply engaged in our community through a calendar of school events and also by actively participating in community events including ANZAC and Remembrance Day services, and excursions to other local organisations.Further details can be found at : www.inverlochps.vic.edu.au or ring Inverloch Primary School.

This position will be based at Inverloch Primary School.

 All applications to be addressed to the Principal. Inquiries to Lindee Benson (Office Coordinator).

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