Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1497892
SC1 Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students and the school community
SC2 Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness
SC3 Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and supporting learning environment
SC4 Experience in delivering wellbeing services within a multidisciplinary team
SC5 Ability to cooperate within the school community and with external providers, including providing students with referrals to specialist services when required
SC6 Ability to support schools and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support students.
This position is one day per week 8.30am - 4.30pm. Commencement date can be negotiated with the successful applicant
A student wellbeing officer engaged via the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) may:
The roles and responsibilities of NSWP student wellbeing officers could include:
Student wellbeing officers must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualification that includes:
Qualifications in the Community Services Training Package that meet these requirements are:
Information on training providers for these courses can be found at www.training.gov.au.
Other qualifications in psychology or social work may be suitable. See:
All Student wellbeing officers must hold a valid employee working with children clearance.
Student wellbeing officers must comply with the school's child safety screening requirements
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.
Ballarat North Primary School is situated in the northern part of Ballarat and has a current enrolment of 335 students. The school is set on a substantial site with attractive grounds and excellent facilities.
Ballarat North is a caring school with a close-knit community. It is a friendly, welcoming place where children grow in confidence and enjoy learning. We see children, parents and teachers working together in partnership to develop each student¿s academic potential and social and personal skills. At Ballarat North we are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning to maximise the learning growth for all students. A comprehensive curriculum is offered throughout the school with a strong focus on the core skills of Literacy and Numeracy, and a wide variety of specialist classes and alternative programs.
Comprehensive structures provide intervention, support and enrichment for students of all abilities. Student wellbeing is of a high priority at Ballarat North Primary School. We implement rich programs and strategies to maintain a Restorative approach across the school, and support every child to flourish.
School Values
Our core values are care, respect, excellence and community.
We demonstrate: