Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1495829
At Collingwood College, we inspire young people to be well-balanced, strong and creative individuals who make a positive difference to our community. We provide a rich and diverse curriculum. The College is committed to continuous improvement to maximise outcomes for all students. Collingwood College believes in providing diversity within the Victorian government schools system and our range of programs promote a sense of choice and inclusion for students.
Our point of difference is our strength, and we are proud of our history of innovation and inclusiveness. Collingwood College is a government P-12 school established in 1882 and is located in the inner-city suburb of Collingwood, close to Melbourne¿s CBD. In 2024 the school had an enrolment of around 732 students with this number reduced in part due to the COVID pandemic and a decline in the international student population. The school has moved from high socioeconomic disadvantage to the mid-range of the School Family Occupation Education (SFOE) Index and was 0.0.4405 in 2024. The school draws students from many different suburbs in and around Melbourne. Collingwood College remains a culturally diverse school with 25% of the student cohort having a language background other than English and 2% of our student cohort being Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander. The projected numbers of international students enrolled has increased and in 2024 Collingwood College held 88 international students coming from a range of countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Korea.
Collingwood College offers innovative and progressive teaching approaches at all levels. The main campus is arranged into two sub schools, Primary and Secondary. Each sub-school is organised to create the most appropriate setting and approach for children at the different stages of their development. The college has a defined philosophy of education and has three main streams of learning, including a P-5 inquiry based mainstream learning approach, a secondary MYP IB mainstream program based on the Victorian Curriculum and a specialist P-9 Steiner Program. The College structures the Year 10-12 program to more intentionally prepare students for the VCE/VM/VPC pathways from Year 10. The second campus to Collingwood College, The Collingwood Alternative School (CAS) enrols students from 14 years old and operates through a re-engagement approach.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with appropriate challenges and educational opportunities and build their self-esteem. The program specifically focuses on numeracy and literacy development, the learning of social and behavioural skills, work/training readiness and the provision of the VM and VET options for senior students.
In 2025, the College (excluding CAS) had a full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching staff of 4 Principal Class, 3 Leading Teachers, 2 Learning Specialist, 80.5 teaching staff, and an Education Support Staff (ES) FTE of 36 Collingwood College offers a range of cocurricular programs, including the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, Instrumental Music, Visual and performing arts and outdoor education.
There are integrated programs to support all students, including: extension, intervention, integration and English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs. The College¿s English Language Centre (ELC) re-opened again in 2022. The College¿s Main Campus features exemplary learning, athletic, and arts facilities. It is home to a well-equipped theatre, a dance studio, modernised science and technology sections, and a premier sports centre with three gymnasiums. The college's grounds are thoughtfully designed with various play and relaxation areas, complete with shaded seating, manicured gardens, and designated outdoor learning spaces. Collingwood College is committed to the philosophy that all students are capable of learning and achieving excellence. Collingwood College takes great pride in its strong ties and collaborative relationships with the surrounding local community
SC1.Substantial experience in the initiation, development and implementation of programs, procedures and policies that foster resilience in children and young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs.
SC2.Capacity to provide leadership within a multidisciplinary professional team that fosters collaboration to achieve positive outcome within the student wellbeing area.
SC3.Ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning within a student support services team along with other professionals, such as teachers, who are involved in student engagement and wellbeing.
SC4. Demonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to undertake individual support and counselling for students and families and to maintain comprehensive records/data of these interactions.
SC5. At least a Degree in Social Work, a Degree in Counselling, or Degree in Psychology (Registered)
1. Provision of counselling to students and staff as required and where appropriate.
2. Provision of referrals to other support agencies where necessary.
3. Provision of positive school programs that promote student and staff well-being.
4. Support of our Program for Students with Disabilities.
5. Active membership of the Student Well-being Team in delivering improvement as outlined in the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
6. Support the school and teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs
Responsibilities may include:
1. Provide counselling and support to students and staff where appropriate
2. Lead the development and assist in delivering positive classroom and extra curricula programs that promote and improve student well-being, safety, resilience, engagement and connectedness, across the school (e.g. peer support, restorative practice and personal development programs) in consultation with the Student Well-being Team.
3. Lead the implementation of the Student Engagement Policy in consultation with the Student Well-being Team
5. Collaborate with School Team Leaders and classroom teachers to assist with the development of develop individual learning plans for identified students to address their personal needs
6. Provide information and advice to parents and students upon request, including coordination and referral to DE Student Support Services, other Government agencies and alternative education/training/employment programs
7. Assist School Team Leaders, and the Pathways Coordinators with the transition of new students to school and when exiting Collingwood College to alternative pathways
8. Provide information and feedback to the School Team Leaders regarding individual student's needs, issues and concerns and assist in the development of effective learning programs that can be implemented for students at risk
9. Assist students and their families, who require financial assistance in the form of maintenance or student allowances for school, excursions and/or camps books and uniforms
10. Provide regular and confidential feedback and updates to the Principal about students and staff being assisted
11. Participate in meetings of local and/or networks of school well-being coordinators
12. Initiate, develop and implement student wellbeing programs within the school.
13. Intervene and provide direction in respect to more complex cases and/or issues within a school network.
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
Possibility for further employment in 2026