Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1458135
Job posted: 10/12/2024
Closes: 23/12/2024
Selection CriteriaSC1. Demonstrated capacity and experience to provide counselling to students individually and in group settings and experience in the delivery of student wellbeing services.
SC2. Familiarity with short-term interventions and problem-focused strategies.
SC3. Capacity to work as part of a collaborative Wellbeing team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
SC4. Demonstrate commitment to professional learning and growth.
SC5. Demonstrate high level oral and written communication skills.
SC6. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with children aged 6 - 18 to support them with their social and emotional development.
RoleRange 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.
ResponsibilitiesManage the design and production of school publications and documents.Provide professional student support services, e.g. therapist and psychological and counselling services.Provide strategic advice on specific support services and their impact on students, school curriculum and services.Manage the use of and access to school resource and reference material.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe 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 StandardsVictorian 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.
Location ProfileThe Grange P-12 College is a multi-campus school located in Hoppers Crossing in the outer Western Suburbs of Melbourne in the growth corridor of the City of Wyndham. The College is culturally diverse, with our students coming from 58 countries and speaking over 60 languages.
The Grange P-12 College has a supportive and encouraging ethos enabling students to engage in a sense of belonging within our school community. Similarly, staff are highly supported by well-resourced Sub School Teams, Wellbeing Teams and Professional Learning Communities.
Contact:Heather Seddon | 0417 516 545
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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