State Government Of Victoria, Australia | Student Wellbeing/Counsellor P-Yr 6

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1454934
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated experience in addressing a range of student wellbeing needs, both through individual counselling and facilitation of small group therapeutic programs.
SC2: Demonstrated experience in working in effective teams and developing new initiatives.
SC3: Demonstrated experience in keeping confidential, professional records and case notes.
SC4: Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to network with a wide range of people and support the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
SC5: Demonstrated ongoing commitment to developing professional understanding and expertise in the area of student wellbeing.
Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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 Work with Disability Inclusion & Wellbeing Co-ordinator to lead programs that address needs and promote student engagement and wellbeing. Work collaboratively with School Leadership and Wellbeing Team to address needs and establish an effective work plan based on needs within the school. 1:1 support or work with others to facilitate group work of students. Provide professional student support services, e.g. counselling services and wellbeing support. An understanding of trauma-informed practice, restorative justice principles and the necessary skills to engage young people with multiple and complex needs e.g. case management experience. Provide high quality outreach supports to disengaged young people to support re-engagement. Liaise with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations to facilitate student referral. Liaise with parents, staff and students as required. Develop positive relationships with students when managing them on a daily basis. Assist in student withdrawals and restorative conversations where necessary and support students and staff around behavioural issues. Seek feedback from teachers and Learning Centre Leaders in regard to student behaviour. Respond to major incidents after they have been contained by staff on duty (e.g. physical altercations, thefts). Keep accurate and current case notes e.g. records of major and minor incidents. Support the communication of consequences as decided by the Leadership Team to students and their families. Participate and conduct Student Support Group meetings (SSGs) and develop Student Support Plans (SSPs) as required. Participate in parent meetings in relation to student learning and wellbeing, and encourage others to build partnerships and have regular and open communication with the parent community. Provide support for students to access course counselling and support in subject selection meetings where necessary. Perform duties in accordance with DET guidelines, accepted practice and College policy, respecting confidentiality, mandatory reporting requirements and observing necessary boundaries. Other duties as reasonably required by the Principal or their delegate. General Communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community. Assist with College events such as assemblies, open nights and celebration days. High level organisational and time management abilities. The ability to work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Outlook & Excel) to allow for maintenance of data, record keeping and compliance documents. Actively seek and participate in professional development (Subject to College P&D guidelines). Attend and participate in team meetings. Participate in the College's performance and development processes in line with DET requirements. General duties as directed by the Principal within the requirements of ES1-3 dimensions of work as listed in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.
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