Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1512556
SC1. Demonstrated capacity to deliver professional support services in a school including direct counselling for a range of mental health issues working with individual students, and students in small group settings.
SC2. Demonstrated high level organisational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work collaboratively with all members of the school community.
SC3. Demonstrated high level computer, and oral and communication skills including record keeping and report writing.
SC4. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs.
SC5. Demonstrated knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
SC6. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
The student wellbeing staff member will assist students enrolled at Bendigo Primary School with a focus on Tier 2 and 3 interventions. The role requires flexibility as the person will be working with a variety of students across the school and liaising with school wellbeing staff.
The role involves -
Positions at this range possess broader management responsibilities, particularly in the areas of finance, human resources, delivery of professional student support services and, or clinical management and other support functions. Roles will possess greater autonomy in the completion of tasks and have responsibility for managing a range of functions including the provision of appropriate support levels for other staff within the school.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
People who have the appropriate qualifications, for example, social work, counselling, psychology. Provisional psychologists are encouraged to apply.
Have a current Working With Children Check.
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.
Bendigo Primary School is situated in central Bendigo. Our school community is diverse, including families that live in close proximity, as well as a number of families from neighbouring suburbs. Our school buildings reflect our pride and links with the past. Our school values are respect, responsibility and kindness.
Our school vision is "At Bendigo Primary School, our vision is to empower socially and emotionally competent learners who are motivated, confident and mindful of self and others."
The school has 12.5 equivalent full-time (EFT) teaching staff and 6 full-time equivalent (EFT) Education Support staff. Our teaching staff consists of 8 classroom teachers, 4 Specialist teachers (part time), 1 Literacy Intervention and Support teacher, 1 Learning Specialist and 1 Principal. In addition, we have 5 classroom-based education Support Staff of various time fractions, 1 Garden Program Co-ordinator and 1 Business Manager.
A total of 183 students are enrolled at Bendigo Primary School in 2026 in Grades Foundation to Six. This year, our grade structures are- 1 x Foundation class, 1 X year 1 class, 1 x year 2 class, 1 x 2/3 class, 1 x 3/4 classes, 1 x 4/5 class and 2 x year 5/6 class. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and their culture are valued and recognised through the curriculum, school activities and working in partnership with our KESO. We support our students by implementing a tiered system of supports such as literacy and maths intervention, small speech support groups supported by a DET speech pathologist and members of our ES staff, one to one and small group support from ES staff and referrals to community services when appropriate.
We are committed to providing personalised learning in a supportive inclusive environment. We provide all students with a challenging learning environment and the educational, technological and social skills that enable them to become valued members of the community. We have a strong focus on implementing evidence-based practices in our school including when planning and teaching the curriculum, supporting wellbeing and inclusion. The Vic curriculum 2.0 is delivered in all learning areas with a strong focus on English and Mathematics. Weekly specialist lessons in Art, Music, Chinese Mandarin and Physical Education programs are taught F-6 by specialist staff.