Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - South Gippsland
Reference: 1489767
KSC1 Demonstrated high level knowledge of relevant policy context, evidence based approaches, programs and research relating to child and adolescent health and development.
KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to effectively implement and manage intervention strategies that address advanced and complex cases including critical incidents and those involving cross-profession or agency collaboration.
KSC3 Demonstrated high level organisational, communication and inter-personal skills including the ability to work effectively with young people, parents/carers, teachers and school leaders as well as professionals in the education and health systems.
KSC4 Demonstrated ability to record detailed, factual and timely case notes in accordance with Department of Education and legislative requirements, ensuring accurate documentation of student needs, interventions and follow-up actions.
KSC5 Demonstrated sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and the ability to work collaboratively with internal school teams, school leadership and external agencies to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people.
Will be responsible for the development, coordination, maintenance, operation and monitoring of the student support structures and attendance within the school. The Student Wellbeing coordinator works closely with the Principal, Student Management Team, school nurse, SSSO¿s and other support staff and with teachers and staff who have welfare responsibilities. It is expected that individual variations of this role specification could emerge as the character and the needs of the school and the skills and interests of the SWC co-ordinator interact.
Be A Resource to the Administration and Staff, Students & Parents
In conjunction with other relevant staff providing support and assistance to:
· new students to the school;
· students preparing to leave school;
· students experiencing difficulties at school, at home or in the community;
· students living in out-of-homecare.
Special Projects
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
Time fraction is 0.7 (26.6 hours per week) must attendance is required five days a week.
Foster Secondary College (Foster SC) is situated in Foster and is part of the Corner Inlet Community of South Gippsland. Dairy Farming and agriculture are key industries in the area, along with retail, health, construction and tourism. There is a vibrant cafe culture and we are lucky to have skilled artisans throughout the community. Foster is approximately 175km from the centre of Melbourne.
Our College motto is 'Nihil Sine Labore' which means nothing without hard work. In 2024 Foster SC had approximately 270 students ranging from Year 7 - 12. Our Primary feeder Schools are Foster PS, Fish Creek PS, Toora PS and Welshpool PS. We employed around 40 staff, including teachers, teacher aides, education support, maintenance and office staff. The staff are very cohesive and united in the aim to develop a strong college community where every individual student is provided with a positive and encouraging environment in which to succeed.
Foster SC, through individualised career pathway counselling and skills education, aims to prepare students for a successful life after school. Our school celebrates student achievement but also student productivity. In 2024, Foster SC achieved the equal best VCE results for Government Schools in Gippsland. While we are a small school, we offer a broad range of VCE subjects to suit most students, and structure Year 10 as a Pre-VCE year in which we raise the level of expectation for students, preparing them for the processes and programs they will encounter in Year 11 & 12. We are the lead school of the South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance, a very successful VET program that dramatically broadens the career opportunities for current and future students. Foster SC has collaborated extensively with our area's Primary Schools to develop a highly regarded Transition Program from Grade 6 into Year 7 to ensure students are nurtured and prepared for secondary school.