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Positions Available 

Youth Worker 

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Worker for a full-time ongoing position at the College. The Youth Worker will work closely with the members of the Wellbeing team to provide high-level support services to improve student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to include the following:

  • Coordinate State Schools Relief
  • Coordinate Breakfast Club Program and the Eat Up program
  • Coordinate/facilitate proactive programs and targeted small group interventions across the college (including lunchtime programs)
  • Provide mentoring and support to individual students as required
  • Liaise with YLMs and appropriate staff in supporting students
  • Attend SSGs with students and their families where appropriate
  • Utilise the wellbeing filing system/process
  • Update Compass after meeting with a student for check in’s
  • Source community grants and inform team
  • Other duties consistent with qualifications and experience as required

The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1521543) and closes Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Please contact our Assistant Principal School Operations for more information regarding the role via lisa.cavey@education.vic.gov.au

English Teacher 0.8-1.0 FTE

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and enthusiastic teacher to replace a staff member who is moving interstate. The existing allotment is 0.8 FTE, with Year 7 and Year 10 English classes; however, the allotment, including classes and time fraction, can be negotiated.

Our College has a strong culture of academic performance. In the 2025 NAPLAN assessments, the College recorded 69% of Year 7 students and 62.1% of Year 9 students in the Strong or Exceeding proficiency levels, compared to similar schools with 64.3% (Year 7) and 60.9% (Year 9).

Patterson River is a great place to work. In the 2025 Department of Education Staff Opinion Survey, our positive endorsement rates were 50% greater than similar schools, and the College was categorised as an ‘Influence’ school for School Climate and Leadership. While we consistently outperform state and similar schools across the survey modules, we recorded particularly strong results in the areas of Cultural Leadership, Instructional Leadership, and Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum.

The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1520385) and closes Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. Please contact our College Principal for more information regarding the role via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au

Food Technology Assistant 0.8 FTE

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Food Technology Assistant to join our growing school. The school may be able to accommodate changes in both the time fraction and the days of duty to suit the successful applicant.

The College has a brand-new Food Technology centre which includes two hospitality rooms, dining room and will shortly be adding a kitchen garden. The vibrant Food Technology department offers a diverse range of subjects running Years 7-12.

Responsibilities the successful applicant will undertake:

  • Assist with food ordering system. Receive deliveries, collect orders, purchases, and confirm that all items are included.
  • Prepare, set up and pack up practical resources, whilst assisting with stock inventory, rotation, and correct storage of ingredients.
  • Complete end-of-day cleaning tasks, including disposing of rubbish in the skip, operating the dishwasher, and attending to laundry requirements.
  • Assist teachers with any requests made during practical classes (eg. distributing ingredients, overseeing students measure ingredients, using equipment, etc).
  • Provide appropriate first aid treatment in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • Maintain garden beds associated with the food department and harvest produce to be incorporated into food studies practical lessons.
  • Maintain clear communication with the Food Studies team and broader school community to manage access to food rooms and resources, following the instructions of the Food Studies Domain Leader.
  • Any other tasks deemed necessary by the head of department.

The successful applicant should have:

  • Reasonable skills operating a computer or laptop
  • Safe food handling
  • First aid (preferred)

The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1520146) and closes Monday, March 23rd, 2026. Please contact our College Principal for more information regarding the role via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au

Casual Replacement Teachers 

In addition to using recruitment agencies, Patterson River engages directly with teachers to fulfil both short term and long-term replacement classes. If you are interested in CRT work, then please email a copy of your CV to Trisha Ord – Daily Organiser and Recruitment Manager via trisha.ord@education.vic.gov.au

 

Tutor Learning Initiative

We are currently seeking teachers and pre-service teachers to fulfil roles as tutors as part of the Victorian Government’s Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI). Please contact Maree Foster (TLI coordinator) if you are interested via the contact form on this website.

Pre-Service Teachers  

Patterson River is committed to supporting pre-service teachers during their university courses and as graduate teachers once entering the workforce. Please contact Assistant Principal, Lisa Cavey via lisa.cavey@education.vic.gov.au if you are interested in completing teaching rounds at our College or applying for a position at a graduate in the future.

 

Working at Patterson River

We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Our College enjoys some of the strongest staff opinion survey results in the state as evidenced below.

School Leadership Survey Module

School Climate Survey Module

Staff Professional Learning and Support

Patterson River has a strong focus on Teaching & Learning. To support teachers, the majority of our staff meeting time is dedicated to instructional and assessment practices. Patterson River is an established PLC school and is the link ‘showcase’ school for Bayside Peninsula Area. Check out our Staff Handbook to find out more about our practices and structures at the College via this link.

Staff Social Activities and Wellbeing

Patterson River has an active staff association, organising multiple staff social events and activities. Each Tuesday afternoon, the school runs optional Professional Development, Wellbeing and Physical Activities. In addition, the College just completed construction on a $150K gymnasium (weights and circuit training). Staff are able to access this facility for no charge out of normal school hours.

 

Riding to Work 

Our school is connected to several bike paths along local wetlands, train line and East Link. In addition to this, the school is situated close to Nepean Hwy and Beach Rd. The College has a dedicated bike storage and shower facility for staff who ride to school.