Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1505998
1. Demonstrated ability to assist in the provision of a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to support school leaders and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs that deliver positive wellbeing outcomes for students.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver wellbeing services for students and the school community, including monitoring student engagement and connectedness and providing referrals to specialist services when required.
4. Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks for education support staff.
5. Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment including the capacity to report to and provide advice or support to management and other school staff in respect to the work functions relevant to the role.
6. A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
A student wellbeing officer engaged via the National Student Wellbeing Program may:
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
The roles and responsibilities of student wellbeing officers could include:
Student wellbeing officers must not:
become involved in parenting disputes, family law matters or other legal proceedings.
Responsibilities may include:
Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
Student wellbeing officers must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualification that includes competencies in:
Qualifications in the Community Services Training Package that meet these requirements are::
Information on training providers for these courses can be found at www.training.gov.au.
Other qualifications in psychology or social work may be suitable. See:
All applicants must hold a valid employee working with children clearance.
Student wellbeing officers must comply with the school¿s child safety screening requirements.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
A person engaged as a student wellbeing officer via the NSWP must be able to meet the following requirements.
A student wellbeing officer is an individual who:
A title other than `student wellbeing officer¿ may be used as appropriate.
Student Wellbeing Officers
Student wellbeing officers must respect other people¿s views, values and beliefs, including cultural and religious perspectives. NSWP student wellbeing officers must not proselytise, evangelise or advocate for a particular religious view or belief.
Student wellbeing officers must comply with mandatory reporting obligations under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
Arthurs Creek Primary School is a small school in Arthurs Creek within the Nillumbik Shire. In 2025 the school expects to have an enrolment of 24 students and will be organised into two grades. The school has both full time and part time teachers and qualified Education Support Staff to support student learning. Small class sizes are a school priority to support student learning. Specialist areas include AUSLAN, PE, Music, Art and STEM.
Our students come from the areas surrounding Arthurs Creek and bring with them a diverse range of learning needs. Many students require additional support to be able to engage, achieve and work with their peers. School staff work tirelessly to provide this support so they are afforded access to a quality education experience. Students that require additional support are supported with an individual education program. To support catch up and extension students identified are supported with an individual education plan. The school's intent is to ensure that all students in our care receive best practice and evidence-based pedagogy that is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum so that they develop into independent, curious and resourceful adults. Our professional learning focus is targeted so we can meet this aim.
The vision of the Arthurs Creek Primary School is the pursuit of excellent, lifelong learning and a sense of self-worth, enabling responsible citizenship. Arthurs Creek Primary School has three core values, which underpin the management and teaching practices at the school; these values are Be Respectful, Be Resilient, Be Responsible.
The school recognises the strong link between home and school. This partnership is highly encouraged and valued. Arthurs Creek Primary School is a family friendly school that focuses on the whole child. Student Achievement, Engagement and Wellbeing are the fundamental pursuits of the school. The school aspires to engage its students with the support of the greater community to develop the requisite skills and strategies to adopt a growth mindset towards lifelong learning.