Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1513894
Macarthur Street Primary School is a P-6 school of 89 students, proud of its long history and even prouder of the future it¿s building. Established in 1878 just north of Ballarat¿s bustling CBD, our striking red-brick and bluestone schoolhouse stands as a landmark of learning, character, and community spirit.
At Macarthur Street Primary School, our mission is to empower every child to realise their full potential in a nurturing, purpose-driven environment. Anchored by the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, we set high expectations for students and staff alike, while fostering a warm, inclusive culture where everyone is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Our teaching and learning programs are grounded in explicit instruction and evidence-based practice, ensuring every student receives the strongest foundation for success. With a dedicated team of 16 teaching and non-teaching staff, the school operates across five classrooms - straight grades from Foundation to Grade 2 and composite classes from Grades 3 to 6. Learning is further enriched through specialist programs in Visual and Performing Arts, Auslan (LOTE), Physical Education, and an exciting range of sporting activities.
Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Through targeted programs and whole-school strategies, we help children grow not only academically, but also socially, emotionally, and physically building the confidence and resilience they need for life.
SC1 Demonstrated ability to deliver care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s).
SC2 Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and provide timely relevant advice to teacher, students, and parents to support students behavioural, educational, emotional, psychological
development.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to plan and organise a range of wellbeing and positive psychology-based interventions at the school including workshops for students and professional development for
staff.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to research and undertake a range of professional development activities to further strengthen own practice and the schools program.
SC5 Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the local community.
The Student Wellbeing Officer supports the social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of primary school students. The role focuses on early intervention, targeted small-group support, family engagement, and collaboration with the school wellbeing team to promote positive learning and engagement outcomes for all students.
Operating in collaboration with their school, leadership, and wellbeing team where relevant, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader will:
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.