Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1524849
KSC 1: Demonstrated highly developed counselling and therapeutic skills when working with secondary¿aged students.
KSC 2: Demonstrated knowledge of trauma¿informed practice, together with a sound understanding of child and adolescent development, applied effectively to assessment, early intervention and ongoing student wellbeing support.
KSC 3: Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.
KSC 4: Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of wellbeing programs that foster resilience and address the social, emotional and educational needs of children and young people, including whole¿school and targeted group initiatives.
KSC 5: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional learning, consultation and resources on wellbeing and mental health topics for staff, students, parents and the broader school community.
Working as part of the Wellbeing Team and the broader Student Services Team, the Social Worker focuses primarily on mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention across the school community. The role supports student wellbeing through Tier 1 whole¿school initiatives, Tier 2 targeted group programs and short¿term early intervention for individual students with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
The Social Worker collaborates closely with school leaders, teachers, wellbeing staff, families, regional staff and external service providers to strengthen school capacity and ensure coordinated support. Where student needs exceed the scope of school¿based support, the Social Worker supports referral pathways rather than providing specialised or long¿term therapeutic intervention.
The role operates in alignment with Department of Education policies, frameworks and professional boundaries.
Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Capability Building (Tier 1)
Contribute to transition, engagement and re¿entry planning following periods of external support or treatment.
Risk Identification and Safety Support
Contribute to postvention and wellbeing responses following critical incidents as directed by school leadership.
Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with departmental requirements.
Professional Practice, Compliance and Records Management
Participate in performance and development processes and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Collaboration and Contribution to School Improvement
Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Student Services Hub Supervision and Shared Responsibility
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
This is a 12-month fixed term, part time position requiring three working days per week.
Monday is the preferred day, with the remaining two days to be agreed upon with the successful candidate.
Established in 1977, Highvale Secondary College is a 7-12 co-educational single school campus located in Glen Waverley within the City of Monash. Our College has approximately 1200 students enrolled, including 50 International Students from several different countries. The College is a registered provider of the International Student program. Our student body is divided into the Junior School Years 7 ¿ 9 and Senior School Years 10-12. The schools SFOE index is 0.1905 which is classed as low. The school has 110.41 equivalent full-time staff: 4 Principal class, 83.8 teaching staff and 23.61 education support staff.
In 2019, the school completed a major refurbishment creating modern teaching spaces, including specialist spaces for all learning domains, a purpose-built Theatre, a well-resourced Library, Robotics and 3D printing room, Careers Centre and Wellbeing Centre providing a welcoming and safe space. Our Senior Study Centre provides a collaborative study space and is supervised to ensure students maximise this area. Students can access numerous recreational spaces, including our gymnasium and hardcourt surface basketball courts, large oval and outdoor table tennis tables. The College has established gardens and large shaded spaces that provide tranquil areas for students to relax and catch up with friends during recess and lunchtimes.
Highvale Secondary College has a culture which aims to empower students to be active, motivated, and independent learners, working co-operatively and individually to prepare them for a digital and changing society. Our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework aims to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment, and student voice is encouraged throughout the entire school. The College values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence are central to our school culture and are embedded in all elements of our school.
Our Learning and Teaching programs are designed to cater for the learning needs of all students through differentiation to ensure that they are challenged. We have a vertically structured curriculum that offers a broad range of subjects as students make choices based on ability and interest. We actively promote academic excellence with an emphasis on acceleration, enrichment, student leadership and promotion of positive self-esteem. There is opportunity to accelerate into Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies at year 10, as well as Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) options.
Our highly recognised Instrumental Music Program enables students to develop skills and expertise, providing a valuable co-curricular experience. Students can learn and play a variety of instruments, including strings, brass woodwind, percussion, and voice. Our students have the opportunity of performing in several bands and ensembles within our school and throughout the wider community to further connect with our school and perform in front of authentic audiences. The college also offers a range of other opportunities for students including, sporting opportunities, clubs, school camps at Years 7, 11 and 12, and international experiences.