Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1531013
KSC1. Qualifications and experience in youth counselling, student support services or social work, preferably within a primary school context.
KSC2. Understanding of and the demonstrated ability to implement effective and evidence-based counselling techniques and approaches.
KSC3. Demonstrated knowledge of a range of interventions relevant to young people and families and an understanding of the education, health and community services sector.
KSC4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
KSC5. Personal qualities of integrity in working with a range of stakeholders in a diverse community and of adaptability in working in an evolving and growing school.
KSC6. Knowledge of Department of Education policies and procedures relating to student wellbeing and child safety.
School holiday attendance is not required
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.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
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.
Dingley Primary School is situated in spacious landscaped grounds located in the south-eastern suburb of Dingley Village on the land of the Bunurong people, who we regularly acknowledge and pay our respects to, as a school community. Established in 1925, the school has a confirmed enrolment of 381 students for the 2026 school year. Students come from a broad cultural base with over 38% of students from a Language Background other than English.
Dingley Primary School aspires to develop a community in which all members are respectful, compassionate, lifelong learners, who take action as global citizens. Through our commitment to a high quality inclusive and intercultural education within stimulating and challenging learning environments, we promote academic, social and emotional growth.
There is a culture of distributive leadership with students at the centre of all conversations, decisions and allocation of resources. There is a commitment to building leadership capacity at all levels within the school and an emphasis on individual and collective accountability. Dingley Primary School became a Victorian Professional Learning Communities (PLC) school in 2021. Our teachers plan and work collaboratively to assess, monitor and track student achievement. There is a pervading commitment to professional growth and personal accountability within the staff. Teaching and non-teaching staff participate in peer observation, mentoring and induction programs.
Dingley Primary School proudly promotes an inclusive learning environment. We have a number of students with a Disability Inclusion Profile (Tier 3), who are well supported by a collaborative team of teachers and education support staff. Tier 2 funding ensures students with additional needs are catered for through a variety of targeted interventions.
A broad enrichment program includes a range of extra-curricular offerings, including instrumental music tuition, coding & robotics, swimming and after school sport tuition as part of the Sporting Schools initiative. Dingley Primary School also provides students with a comprehensive outdoor education program from Year 3 through to Year 6; inclusive of camps and interschool competitions.
Dingley Primary School's out of school hours care provider is Camp Australia - a leader in the area of Before and After School Care, and Holiday Programs. Our students benefit from a Breakfast Club which operates five times a week in conjunction with Food Bank. A canteen operates three days a week, providing lunch orders and over the counter sales to students and staff.
Dingley Primary School is compliant with the Child Safe Standards and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. A high level of community spirit exists at Dingley Primary School.
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, responses to the selection criteria, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Following receipt of your application and shortlisting process, you may be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in the position available at our school.
Yours sincerely,
Rosanne Ridgway
Principal
Provide 1:1 counselling to primary school students.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain accurate case notes.