Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1525654
SC1: Demonstrated experience in working with young people, particularly those who may be disengaged or facing barriers to learning, and the capacity to build positive and respectful relationships.
SC2: Demonstrated knowledge of student wellbeing approaches, including trauma-informed and strengths-based practices, and the ability to apply these in a school or youth setting.
SC3: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teachers and wellbeing staff, to support student engagement and learning outcomes.
SC4: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with students, families, and external support services.
SC5: Demonstrated capacity to support students with diverse needs, including students with disability, additional learning needs and/or neurodiversity.
SC6: Demonstrated commitment to child safety, inclusion and the values of public education.
The Youth Worker supports student engagement, wellbeing and participation in learning. Working under direction, the role contributes to the delivery of educational and wellbeing support programs for students experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
The position works collaboratively with teachers, the Student Wellbeing Team and school leadership to provide consistent, student-centred support that enables young people to access learning, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
Provide day-to-day support to students to enhance engagement in learning and school participation
Build positive, respectful relationships aligned with the College values
Assist teachers in the classroom with student learning and behaviour support
Support implementation of individual learning and wellbeing plans
Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based and inclusive practices
Assist in managing challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies
Support students with disability, additional needs and diverse learning profiles
Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
Liaise with families, carers and external services as required
Participate in team meetings, case management and professional learning
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
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related field (or equivalent experience)
Current Working with Children Check
Demonstrated commitment to child safety standards
Pascoe Vale Girls College is a Year 7-12 secondary school located in the northern metropolitan suburb of Pascoe Vale. Students are drawn from a wide geographical area. There is a broad diversity of cultural and language backgrounds.
At Pascoe Vale Girls College, we are committed to providing students with the opportunity to succeed as learners and as competent and confident citizens who can make a valuable contribution to a global society. Our college values of Respect, Diversity and Achievement reflect community expectations and provide a foundation for relationships and actions within the school community.
The School Strategic plan developed for 2023 ¿ 2027 is centred on building practice excellence and developing a positive climate for learning. As a learning community we will focus on:
Optimising learning growth and achievement for every student
Enhancing student engagement through developing a culture of high expectations for teaching and learning
Increasing teacher capacity to implement evidence based high impact teaching strategies and developing differentiated curriculum to improve student learning outcomes
Developing a positive climate for learning where students flourish and are empowered through agency, voice and leadership
The college leadership structure is aligned with Strategic Plan priorities with a focus on leading improvement in student achievement, engagement and wellbeing. The Principal Team comprises the college Principal and two Assistant Principals all with a collective responsibility to improve student outcomes. Assistant Principals mentor Sub Schools and oversee portfolios across teaching and learning, student wellbeing and college operations. Leading Teachers have responsibility for Sub Schools, Literacy, Numeracy and the development of a Positive Climate for Learning. Learning Specialists work across the college to model excellence in teaching and build practice excellence. Professional Learning Teams support regular professional collaboration and are pedagogy focused.
Pascoe Vale Girls College provides a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages all students to succeed. Our Learning Model is informed by current educational research with teachers and students sharing responsibility to achieve positive learning outcomes. There is a comprehensive curriculum providing core subjects at Years 7 ¿ 10 with an extensive elective program to enhance student learning at Years 9 ¿ 10. The college SEAL program provides stimulating learning experiences that challenge, extend and develop the gifts and talents of students by offering acceleration and enrichment Year 10 students can accelerate their learning with access to VCE and VET studies. The college offers a broad range of VCE subjects and VM programs at Intermediate and Senior levels. The percentage of students engaged in further education or training once leaving the school is significantly higher than the regional and state average.
Literacy and Numeracy programs operate at Years 7 ¿ 10 with evidence based teaching and learning strategies utilised to engage students and enhance learning. The City Experience Program at Year 9 provides students with a stimulating and challenging learning environment which enhances their learning experience.
The college operates two sub-schools, Years 7-9 (Middle School) and Years 10 -12 (Senior School). A college Wellbeing team works across sub schools to support student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.
An extensive co-curricular program offers students the opportunity to engage with the school community and challenge themselves both personally and academically. Students experience success in the College Student Leadership program, Instrumental music, visual and performing arts, debating, interschool sport, camps, STEAM , community based development programs including the St John Youth Ambulance program and through our sister school relationship with Toyota Higashi High School in Japan. These programs and opportunities contribute to student learning success by engaging students and building a sense of connectedness.
The college is committed to improving physical resources with the creation of new spaces for Vocational Education and Student Wellbeing. The construction of a new College Performing Arts Centre, Food technology and Music facilities provide specialist learning spaces and enhance links to our community.
Commitment to Child Safety
Pascoe Vale Girls College is committed to child safety. Our school actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, including the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities and vulnerable children. 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.
For further information regarding the college vision and values, strategic priorities curriculum and instructional framework please visit: www.pvgc.vic.edu.au or contact the college Principal, Kay Peddle.
Thank you for your interest in Pascoe Vale Girls College.