Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1495403
Applicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:
Ballarat High School recognises the vital role of health and wellbeing in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment. This role leads the wellbeing team, driving the school¿s wellbeing vision and ensuring students are supported to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Working closely with the Principal Team, Sub School Leaders, the Inclusion Team and external agencies, the Wellbeing Leader will be expected to develop, implement and evaluate wellbeing policies and initiatives across the school, manage client referrals, respond to critical incidents and ensure compliance with DE policies including the Child Safe Standards. The successful candidate will possess tertiary qualifications, strong leadership and management experience and expertise in the DE tiered approach to wellbeing.
This position offers the opportunity to shape and enhance wellbeing practices at Ballarat High School, ensuring all students and staff feel supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
Attendance during some school holiday periods may be required and would be compensated through Leave Purchase or Time in Lieu arrangements.
The key responsibilities of the position may include, but is not limited to:
Tertiary qualified (e.g. Bachelor/Masters) individuals with the aptitude and experience to fulfil the specific requirements of the position. Applicants must hold current registration, or be eligible for registration, with an applicable professional association.
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
APPLICATIONS
Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Mr Stephan Fields on 0429-235-134.
Applications should be submitted via School Jobs Vic (formally Recruitment Online)
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/Pages/advacsSch.aspx or a copy of your application can be emailed to Mrs. Tracey Ginn, Personnel Manager, [email protected] marked Confidential ¿ Wellbeing Leader, by 11.59pm on the closing date.
Responses to the Key Selection Criteria and a Resume including the names of three (3) referees, their contact numbers and email addresses, must be included in the application.
Ballarat High School is a vibrant and inclusive government secondary school with a proud history dating back over a century. The school caters to approximately 1,500 students from Years 7 to 12 and offers a broad, challenging and future-focused curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students.
Ballarat High School is a learning community where every person is valued, respected, and challenged as a learner. At Ballarat High School, we are guided by the core values of Pride, Respect and Responsibility, which underpin all aspects of school life. These values shape a positive school culture where students are encouraged to strive for excellence, take ownership of their learning and behaviour, and contribute meaningfully to their community.
We are committed to evidence-based teaching, student wellbeing and the ongoing professional growth of our staff.
With strong community connections, modern facilities and a culture of high expectations, Ballarat High School provides a dynamic environment where all students are supported to thrive.