Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1526372
Carrum Downs Secondary College has a growing enrolment of 930 students and in excess of 100 staff. CDSC fosters a supportive learning environment where every young person is supported to achieve their very best and to embody the values of Respect, Effort and Integrity.
The college offers a broad program culminating in wide variety of subjects offerings within the VCE and the VM VCE certificates. The core focus of the college is on developing students Literacy and Numeracy skills, to ensure they have an understanding of the diverse pathway options available to them and are able to access and pursue the pathways they enjoy. Students are encouraged to have a voice and identity, and the College boasts an extensive Student Leadership Program along with a host of extra curricula programs including: Instrumental Music, Sport, Performing and Creative Arts.
Our new STEAM building was recently added to further enhance our exceptional facilities which also includes an on-site student run café, auditorium, new Senior Centre and modern twin court gymnasium and weights room.
Our cutting-edge teaching programs, positive student relationships and wide-ranging learning experiences makes being a staff member at Carrum Downs Secondary College an appealing place to be. We are focused on reducing administrative burden on our staff and supporting all teachers to improve their classroom practice. We achieve this through providing all staff with access to high quality professional learning and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and to grow.
At Carrum Downs Secondary College we are passionate that every student achieves their very best. We aim to enhance the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students and to develop all students abilities. We strive to create and maintain a positive, caring and safe learning environment in which all students are provided the opportunity to achieve success.
Please contact our Principal Chad Ambrose [email protected] OR refer to the college website for further information: www.cdsc.vic.edu.au
KSC 1: Demonstrated highly developed counselling and therapeutic skills when working with secondary aged students.
KSC 2: Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed practice, together with a sound understanding of child and adolescent development, applied effectively to assessment, early intervention and ongoing student wellbeing support.
KSC 3: Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.
KSC 4: Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of wellbeing programs that foster resilience and address the social, emotional and educational needs of children and young people, including whole school and targeted group initiatives.
KSC 5: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional learning, consultation and resources on wellbeing and mental health topics for staff, students, parents and the broader school community.
Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, the position focuses primarily on mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention across the school community. The role supports student wellbeing through Tier 1 whole school initiatives, Tier 2 targeted group programs and short term early intervention for individual students with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
The position collaborates closely with school leaders, teachers, wellbeing staff, families, regional staff and external service providers to strengthen school capacity and ensure coordinated support. Where student needs exceed the scope of school based support, the Social Worker supports referral pathways rather than providing specialised or long term therapeutic intervention.
The role operates in alignment with Department of Education policies, frameworks and professional boundaries.
Responsibilities
Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Capability Building (Tier 1)
Risk Identification and Safety Support
Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
Professional Practice, Compliance and Records Management
Collaboration and Contribution to School Improvement
Wellbeing Supervision and Shared Responsibility
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