Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1518524
KSC1 - Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge relevant to the position. Current registration to practice as a psychologist in the area of educational or clinical psychology.
KSC2 - Demonstrated capacity to engage and work with young adults and the school community and an awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by young people.
KSC3 - Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive psychological service, including counselling, psychological assessments and associated reports within a school environment. This includes supporting young people and their parents.
KSC4 - Highly developed communication skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive confidential case notes and confidentially.
KSC5 - High level organisational and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with and work within a multidisciplinary team and other professionals in providing services to students with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
Flexible working arrangements, including negotiated hours, may be considered for the successful applicant.
Applications must include a current CV with at least 3 referees. All selection criteria must also be addressed.
Moe (South Street) Primary School is centrally located in the township of Moe, in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria. The school has a strong and proud reputation within the community and has a current enrolment of approximately 210 students.
South Street Primary School prides itself on building strong relationships with our students and families to ensure students are connected to their school and local community.
Our partnership with the Moe Early Learning Centre, located adjacent to our school, provides excellent ongoing services for families from birth through to high school. We are also active participants in the Moe Southside Community User group, allowing for the shared use of recreational facilities at Ted Summerton Reserve.
At South Street Primary School, we are committed to ensuring academic success and personal growth for all students.
Our Vision: Excellence in education to achieve personal growth and academic success.
Our vision is supported by our commitment to instil the strong values of being safe, respectful learners.
Our wellbeing practices are guided by the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program (referred to as PB4L at South Street), Berry Street Education Model, and Restorative Practices from our partnership with Real Schools. Students and families at South Street have access to a range of supports provided by our Wellbeing Team, which includes a Wellbeing Coordinator, Disability Inclusion Coordinator, School Nurse, and Chaplain.
Our teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), focusing on improving student learning outcomes and building teacher capacity and knowledge. Specialist programs include:
Our students also participate in a range of extra-curricular and sporting events that complement and add value to their growth. These include:
More information on our school can be found by visiting our website: http://www.moe-southst-ps.vic.edu.au/