Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1491276
SC1 Highly developed counselling skills and experience in counselling children presenting with a range of issues, both 1:1 and in small social support group sessions.
SC2 Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including working with the wellbeing team to deliver capability building and awareness raising activities for staff on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school¿s student population.
SC3 Knowledge of case management within a school setting and a clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
SC4 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with families, school staff and associated professionals. This includes demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.
SC5 Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and growth and have the appropriate qualifications and capacity to perform the roles and duties of an ES-Range 3 staff member in a counselling role.
This position is advertised as part-time (30 hours) from 9am to 3.30pm, 5 days per week. These hours are negotiable.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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 employee's 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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Courtenay Gardens Primary School is a thriving school in the south eastern suburb of Cranbourne North. The school is a government Prep-Grade 6 co-educational setting. School enrolment is approximately 790 students. Students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, with many having English as an additional language. The school values are Safety, Trust, Acceptance, Respect and Success. Our vision is to provide our students with opportunities that enable them to identify their passions, experience success and develop the confidence to pursue future learning. We have a strong commitment to supporting student wellbeing and to ensure a safe, caring and inclusive learning community.
The teaching and learning program is well complemented by an extensive commitment to supporting students in their learning journey. This includes dedicated English as an Additional Language program. There is a strong emphasis on developing literacy skills, particularly in the early years through the implementation of a systematic synthetic phonics approach. We use the highly engaging and successful Little Learners Love Literacy program in Prep and year 1. Literacy and Numeracy intervention are provided for students requiring additional development of essential foundational skills.
Specialist subjects offered are: Visual Art, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Music, and AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language). Our teaching and learning programs are enhanced through the use of state of the art digital technologies. The school provides both ipads (junior) and laptops (senior) to support teaching and learning programs. We have an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher and three multicultural education aides who support students to learn English. There is a focus on student wellbeing and programs to support both students and families. Our leadership and wellbeing support team are extensive. We have a student counsellor and speech therapist onsite.
The school facility is very well resourced. We offer a full-sized gym with a state of the art vision and sound system. There is a Performing Arts Centre, well-stocked Library, outdoor basketball courts and large oval. A canteen operates three days week and we offer an Out of Hours School Care program for before/after school and vacation care; provided by TeamKids. Students can access a variety of extra-curricular activities at lunchtime and after school. The school uses the Compass platform for school communication. There is a school Parents¿ Association which enables parents to make connections with the school.