Rosehill Secondary College sits on a spacious, attractive site with views over the Maribyrnong River Valley and is part of the Moonee Valley Network of schools in the Southwest Region.  As a 7-12 single campus, co-educational school, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding educational opportunities for all students, delivered by passionate teachers through our comprehensive tailored curriculum. The college values of Respect, Initiative and Learning are underpinned by behaviours that are explicitly taught through the School Wide Positive Behaviours in Schools program. As a lead SWPBS school we are recognised for our exceptional work in this area.

Rosehill Secondary College is a school with a strong academic focus and a history of consistently high academic results.  At Years 7 and 8, in addition to core English, Mathematics, Science and elective subjects, students undertake additional Literacy and Numeracy classes. A Selective Talent and Enrichment Program (STEP) is designed to cater for intellectually and academically capable students and this is further enhanced by our Advanced Mathematics (RAMP) and English Programs (REAP) at Years 7-9. The Year 10 level is structured as an introductory year to VCE, with many students embracing the opportunity to undertake advanced studies. Programs such as MYLNS and tutoring have also become embedded within our structure. Rosehill Secondary College has excellent VCE results and is committed to supporting a broad range of careers and further education pathways by also offering the VCE VM program and onsite VET. 

Rosehill Secondary College is committed to child safety. Our calm and nurturing environment is reinforced by consistent and effective student management and teaching teams and is further supported by an outstanding and committed workforce consisting of a balance of highly experienced and graduate teachers, a visible Principal Class and committed Education Support Staff.  Our inclusive college embraces both social and cultural diversity and we are committed to continuing to effectively implement the Respectful Relationships program.

Rosehill provides excellent facilities for our students with a designated Year 11 Study Centre, and a purpose-built Year 12 Study Centre.  An EAL and international student collaboration space complements our International Student Program.  As a multicultural community we understand the benefits of globalization and exposing local students to other perspectives and experiences.  We enjoy bespoke science rooms, renovated visual arts spaces and a well-resourced library.  A new STEM Centre was completed in 2020 and hosts our Virtual Reality experience.  In 2021 the school oval was fully refurbished and together with basketball and tennis courts, weights room and a gymnasium, students have ample space and high-quality facilities at their disposal. Significant passive recreational areas are also available throughout the school grounds.  The current capital works program has delivered a state-of-the-art Auditorium and learning facilities including a purpose-built fashion/design area; media room, ceramics room and Music complex.  The refurbishment of A Wing is due to be completed by the end of 2024 further enhancing the teaching and learning environment of the college.

The College is in its second year of a new Strategic Plan and looks forward to continuing celebrating its strong successes in Literacy and Numeracy, whilst further enhancing student outcomes by providing opportunities through the Diversity Inclusion Funding, access to the Mental Health Menu and its strong focus on student agency.

SC1   Highly developed counselling skills and experience in counselling adolescents presenting with a range of issues who may be self-referred, teacher or parent referred.

SC2   Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs.

SC3   Knowledge of case management and student support strategies, with a demonstrated capacity to deliver a comprehensive wellbeing service to students and families in an educational setting.

SC4   Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.

SC5   Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and growth and have appropriate qualifications and capacity to perform the roles and duties as described in the 'schools specific roles section'.

SC6   Demonstrated ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students in line with the Child Safe Standards.

The Student Counsellor supports students with specific social and emotional needs to engage with school.

An integral component of this role is to facilitate support for teachers when working with students at risk of disengaging from school.

The Social Worker/Psychologist/Counsellor also contributes to the development of high-quality programs that promote wellbeing and engagement throughout the College.

·           Provide comprehensive and transparent case management to allocated students.

·           Facilitate intensive support for students with specific social, emotional and educational needs through school-based interventions and case management.

·           Assess plan and intervene in wellbeing programs for students with specific social, emotional, and educational needs who are at risk of disengaging from school.

·           Provide appropriate advice to teachers regarding the impact that a student¿s situation may have upon their learning and suggest strategies to promote the student¿s wellbeing and prevent disengagement, particularly primary prevention and early intervention.

·           Provide high quality advice and support to the school community.

·           Advise the Wellbeing Leader and Principal Class of any critical incidents impacting upon a student¿s wellbeing in a timely manner.

·           Record and complete accurate case notes within a timely manner.

·           Undertake regular Supervision.

·           Attend relevant student support group meetings.

·           Report any concerns to relevant external services such as Child First or Child Protection within a timely manner.

·           Work as a member of the Wellbeing Team, adhering to the agreed protocols. 

·           Attend Wellbeing, Case Conference and required Staff meetings.

·           Regularly communicate with teachers regarding students engaging in external services.

·           Promote student rights and wellbeing.

Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, Counsellor, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist. Specifically:

·           For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA

·           For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health

·           For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers

·           For Occupational Therapists must hold full registration with AHPRA

·           For Counsellors applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling and be a practising member of either the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

·           Have demonstrated direct counselling experience

·           Have a current Working with Children Check

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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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