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Student Wellbeing Counsellor - Social Worker/Psychologist

Job posted: 15/03/2023
Applications close: 28/03/2023 (Midnight)
4 days remaining

4 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 24/04/2023

Organisation: Education and Training

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 1336523

Reference: 1336523

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Selection Criteria

  • SC1 Demonstrated capacity and experience to provide counselling to students individually and in group settings 
  • SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs. 
  • SC3 Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing. 
  • SC4 Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement support for students, families/carers and staff within a school community. 
  • SC5 Demonstrated ability to provide expert consultation and training designed to build the capacity of a school community.

 

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.  Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. 

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.  Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.  Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of wellbeing programs and policy with a focus on primary prevention, early intervention and restoring wellbeing.
  • Coordinate and work with teams of staff, students, parents/ carers, DET personnel and other agencies to effectively manage complex cases and critical incidents and bring about positive outcomes for student wellbeing.
  • Provide counselling support, risk assessments and advocacy to individuals and groups of young people identified as being at risk.
  • Advocate on behalf of students and families undertaking supported referrals to appropriate services and programs.
  • Develop targeted programs, preparing submissions to funding bodies, implementing and evaluating the subsequent programs.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions and information regarding wellbeing programs and successful strategies to staff, college community and beyond.
  • Develop and maintain networks with relevant youth and community agencies to assist young people and their families in gaining access to services.
  • Work collaboratively with the other members of the Student Support Services team.
  • Maintain appropriate and accurate case notes and records.
  • Required to undertake any additional duties as requested by the Principal and Business Manager at a level appropriate to salary range classification.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DET Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Other Information

  • 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

Conditions of Employment

  • 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

Location Profile

Melton Secondary College is a large co-educational government secondary school for students from Years 7 to 12 with a population of approximately 1300 students and 170 staff.

Our vision is for a flourishing learning community achieving high levels of academic growth and bright futures for every student. This vision statement captures the ambition our community shares for educational excellence. It guides our commitment to student achievement, engagement and wellbeing and the impact of our work is evident through steadily improving student outcomes. These results have been achieved through the development of a guaranteed and viable curriculum, rigorous and purposeful pedagogy, the inclusion of genuine student voice, leadership and agency, and a positive learning environment based on our STARR Values of Success, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect and Responsibility. We celebrate the richness of our multi-cultural community and were the 2019 recipient of the Victorian Multicultural Excellence School Award.

The college articulates a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to building cycles of success and confidence for every student. Teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams, using assessment data to inform planning and the High Impact Teaching Strategies to maximise student learning growth. Professional learning is ongoing, embedded in the core work of practice and remains focused on improving student outcomes. The college has a strong culture of peer-to-peer coaching in the pursuit of continuous improvement, participates regularly in collaborative projects and improvement initiatives with the local community, network schools, tertiary institutions and DET Victoria.

Differentiated learning approaches are available for individual students in every class and through the High Ability Program, Getting Ready in Numeracy (GRIN), Literacy Interventions programs and Flexible Learning Option satellite campus. There is a school wide focus on the development of literacy, numeracy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) skills. An iPad program has been established in partnership with Apple Education and is being successfully implemented across the curriculum.

A large team of Education Support staff work closely with teachers in a range of settings and functions to support student learning. This includes wrap-around student support teams, such as our Wellbeing, Community Liaison, Learning Support, Interventions and Careers teams.

Other Information

  • For Psychology applicants, specioalism in education and or developmental psychology
  • For Social Worker applicants, hold membeship with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an accredited Social Worker Trade Mark
  • Have demonstrated counselling experience
  • Have a current WWC check
  • Please contact Alan Devine@education.vic.gov.au for any queries
Student Wellbeing Counsellor - Social Worker/Psychologist

Job type:

Part time / From 24/04/2023

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

Alan Devine | 03 9743 3322

Student Wellbeing Counsellor - Social Worker/Psychologist