The Gippsland Region comprises a regional headquarters in Moe with offices in Warragul, Sale and Bairnsdale.
The Gippsland Region employs around 50 staff located in Moe and outposted offices plus another 50 staff in school locations to deliver student support services in areas such as psychology, social work and speech pathology. These staff are commonly described as Student Support Officers.
The type of work performed by our office based staff generally falls into one or more of the following categories:
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Jobs with an administrative or corporate focus (eg. executive and office support, human resources management, financial and physical resources management, corporate relations, communications, information technology)
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Jobs with a general policy or advisory focus (eg. strategic planning, resource allocation, performance review and audit, HR policy)
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Jobs with a portfolio specific focus (eg. educational policy and curriculum development, youth initiatives, special employment or educational programs or initiatives)
Working in Gippsland
Working in regions in Victoria has its own unique atmosphere and landscape, offering a range of lifestyles and experiences. Most areas in Gippsland are also within easy reach of Melbourne.
Teachers in country areas become an important part of the local community from the moment they arrive. On offer is a rewarding teaching experience, dynamic teaching environments, exceptional career opportunities, and the chance to get involved in the community.
Our people
See below employee profiles showing the range of skills and functions they perform:
Zack Haddock
Koorie Home School Liaison Officer
Current duties
I am currently a Koorie Educator on secondment to the regional office in Moe as the Koorie Home School Liaison Officer. My duties include developing attendance plans, supporting indigenous literacy projects, community development, support for the other Koorie Educators in the region and providing the ever important link between the community and the education department.
My journey to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
I left school in 1998 without completing VCE, completed a motor mechanics apprenticeship. Discovering that this wasn’t my passion, I enrolled at Monash University to study a Bachelor of Nursing. I later left nursing to pursue a career in education.
I started working at Morwell Park Primary School as a Koorie Educator which cemented my interest in the education of our Koorie kids. I have since enrolled in a Bachelor of Primary Education. This has led me to take on the chair of LAECG (Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group) and become an active member of the VAEAI (Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated) committee of management.
How has working at the Department enriched your career?
Working in the regional office has enabled the broadening of my understanding of the workings behind the scenes that directly impact on the “in school” operations of our programs.
Tamina Taylor
Project Officer - Student Learning and Curriculum
Current duties
My role involves supporting Gippsland schools with the implementation of Student Learning initiatives from the Blueprint including; Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) The Principles of Learning and Teaching (POLT) - a framework for teachers to have discussions and reflection on their teaching practice and the new Assessment Advice (As/For/Of Learning) - the New Assessment Advice supports teachers in assessing students’ in a range of ways, and to gather evidence before, during and after their learning.
My journey to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
I began as a primary teacher in 1985. I have spent the vast majority of my career teaching within the Gippsland region.
I was given the opportunity to pursue Teacher Professional Leave (TPL) in 2004. The experience opened my eyes to a range of opportunities within education. I had always had a passion for the power of sharing knowledge across schools to improve student outcomes.
I began my career at the Department on a six month secondment, which was later extended to a two year contract.
How has working at the Department enriched your career?
Working within the Department has given me a broader perspective of the education system. It allows me to be on the cutting edge of new initiatives. I am constantly challenged to think critically about teaching and learning, through reflection, evaluation and research.
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