Recruitment
Positions Available
Visual Arts Assistant – 0.2-0.4 FTE Fixed term
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Visual Arts Assistant to join our growing school on a fixed term basis. This position is part-time 0.2-0.4 FTE. 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 vibrant Visual Arts Program running across Years 7-12 and includes a range of different disciplines such as Painting and Drawing, Visual Communication, Ceramics, Media and Photography.
The Visual Arts Assistant will have a number of responsibilities supporting the department, which include key areas such as:
- ordering and organising of materials
- equipment management and maintenance
- stocktake and OH&S
- assisting with dip glazing of ceramics
- assisting with student artwork management, including exhibitions and displays
The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1523344) and closes Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Please contact our College Principal for more information regarding the role via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au
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
Integration Aide 0.8 FTE
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Integration Aide to work across the College in a range of classes. The role is 0.8 over 5 days.
Patterson River has a strong culture of Inclusion underpinned by a large team of Support Staff who work in all year levels across the College.
The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1522086) and closes Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Please contact our College Principal for more information regarding the role via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au
Integration Aide – Literacy Support 0.8 FTE
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Integration Aide to work in the literacy and intervention space in a range of classes. Experience delivering 1:1 or small group phonics-based reading intervention, or other reading intervention programs, would be highly regarded. The role is 0.8 over 5 days.
Patterson River has a strong culture of Inclusion underpinned by a large team of Support Staff who work in all year levels across the College.
The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1522092) and closes Wednesday, April 15th, 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.
