Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 14/10/2024 - 03/10/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1438255
Location Profile
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College opened in 1984 and is a single campus, co-educational college with an enrolment of approximately 1,500 students. Situated in an urban growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne, we welcome students from Years 7 to 12, from Hoppers Crossing and the surrounding district.
The College places great importance on developing innovative and challenging educational programs, through which young people recognise the value of growth through learning. Academic rigour is valued at all stages of learning.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
Ability to plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs.
Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.
Role
Operating in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training's Area-based multi-disciplinary teams, this role will have the following functions:
Provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs.
Coordinate supports for students with critical needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions and other health professionals to engage further support as required.
Enhance promotion and prevention activities in the school by contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to manage student health and wellbeing, and helping to embed mental health promotion and prevention programs and strategies in the school.
The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.
Responsibilities
Deliver professional support service/s in a school/s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risks.
Work collaboratively within the Wellbeing Team to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
Provide professional learning to colleagues, to build the capacity of schools to improve students' learning and developmental outcomes as required.
Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.
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.
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.
Other Information
Specific information in relation to this position can be found on the College website under the Employment Tab (www.hopcross.vic.edu.au)
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