Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: 1519779
This position is located at our WAVE Campus and the selection criteria is as follows:
SC1 Qualifications and experience in youth counselling, community services/School Wellbeing and or Allied Health or social work, preferably within a secondary school context.
SC2 Understanding of and the demonstrated ability to implement effective and evidence-based counselling techniques and approaches.
SC3 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
SC4 Knowledge of a range of interventions relevant to children, young people and families and an understanding of the education, health and community services sector and Out of Home Care systems.
SC5 Demonstrate knowledge of current networks for referral of children, young people and families.
SC6 Knowledge of Department of Education policies and procedures relating to student wellbeing and child safety.
Holiday attendance is not a requirement for this position
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.
This position is located at our WAVE campus and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Recording observations of student support needs to assist with the collection of evidence for Disability Inclusion Profiles.
Providing wellbeing support to students in accordance with school policies and Department of Education guidelines.Work collaboratively with teachers, wellbeing staff and leadership to support student engagement and positive wellbeing outcomes.
Liaising with families and external service providers, where required, to support student wellbeing needs.
Delivering wellbeing programs, group sessions or targeted interventions that support student mental health and resilience.
Attending relevant meetings as required, including Inclusive Education team meetings, Education Support staff meetings and Student Support Group (SSG) meetings.
Provide input to staff regarding strategies that support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
Other tasks as directed by the Campus Principal.
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 see our website for full details - www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au
For any further queries, please contact the College on 5562 9279.
At our WAVE Campuss, Warrnambool College, we achieve success through respect, responsibility and resilience, and core values underpin every aspect of our school culture.
With a history spanning more than a century, Warrnambool College is highly regarded as both a school of academic excellence and a place where all students are included to grow into the best version of themselves.
We offer a challenging and engaging curriculum, provide regular feedback to families, and foster a caring environment where students learn to support one another and the wider community.
Warrnambool College is a Years 7-12 secondary school operating across two campuses in the City of Warrnambool, serving students from the city and surrounding rural districts. The school has a stable enrolment of than 1,000 students supported by approximately 130 staff, including leadership, teaching, wellbeing, education support, and re-engagement staff.
Our teachers are highly qualified and represent a mix of younger and more experienced teachers to bring in new ideas and consolidate old ones. We are incredibly proud of who we are as a school and our innate drive to be more tomorrow than we are today.
We provide diverse learning pathways, including the SEAL Program, Sporting Pathway Program, a broad VCE offering, and the VCE Vocational Major, enabling students to pursue pathways suited to their strengths and future goals.
We are proud of our inclusive culture, supporting all students through programs such as the Stars and Clontarf Academies for Indigenous students, Rainbow Club and our Multicultural Leadership Group. Our strong music program features orchestras, rock bands, instrumental lessons, and regular performance opportunities, while sporting academies and a wide range of extracurricular activities allow students to develop skills beyond the classroom and build strong connections with their peers.