Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: 1527917
The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative was announced by the Minister for Education in late 2018 to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. The initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses and specialist school (with secondary-aged enrolments) settings.
Operating in collaboration with the relevant Department of Education Regional Mental Health Branch, this role has the following functions:
Education support class level 1 range 4
The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.
As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
For more information on the responsibilities of an Education Support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/industrial-agreements/resources
Please note: Continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Desirable
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
Successful applicants will be required to work across both Campuses.
Red Cliffs Secondary College is the only government secondary school in the Mildura area catering for students from Years 7 to 12 including the VCE and VCE-Vocational Major. We are committed to developing Resilient, Compassionate and Successful Citizens, our core values that guide all aspects of College life.
Our College fosters a cooperative and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to become a confident, independent learner with a strong sense of self-worth and empathy for others. Through our focus on resilience, compassion and success we empower students to maximise learning growth, strengthen engagement and thrive in an ever-changing world as creative and critical thinkers.
We offer comprehensive and sequential programs across all key curriculum areas. Senior students are supported through a range of pathways, including university, TAFE, apprenticeships and employment. Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs are available both onsite and through external providers. Students also benefit from dedicated wellbeing and guidance staff including a Social Worker, Mental Health Practitioner and Careers Advisor ensuring personalised support for their academic, emotional and career development.
In 2024, the College proudly launched the district¿s first onsite Sports Academy featuring specialised AFL and basketball programs led by dedicated coaches. The Academy provides students with opportunities to build resilience, demonstrate teamwork and compassion and strive for personal success through skill development and leadership.
With modern facilities, expansive grounds and a strong sense of community, Red Cliffs Secondary College serves approximately 350 students and is supported by a team of 70 staff.
The College is also the auspicing school for FLO Connect, a Flexible Learning Option that supports the re-engagement of students across the Mildura region.
At Red Cliffs Secondary College, our commitment to developing Resilient, Compassionate and Successful Citizens ensures every learner is supported to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to their community.