Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Job Description Location: North West Region | Sunbury
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1445828

Selection Criteria KSC1.
Demonstrated high level knowledge of relevant policy context, evidence-based approaches, programs and research relating to child and adolescent health and development.
KSC2.
A demonstrated capacity to effectively implement and manage intervention strategies that address advanced and complex cases including critical incidents and those involving cross-profession or agency collaboration.
KSC3.
Demonstrated high level organisational, communication and inter-personal skills including the ability to work effectively with children and young people, parents/carers and teachers as well as professionals in the education and health systems.
KSC4.
Demonstrated capacity to successfully develop, lead and manage programs in a blended learning environment that meet the identified needs of vulnerable students and parents/carers.
KSC5.
A demonstrated capacity to deliver professional learning to teachers and a commitment to ongoing professional learning in order to enhance student wellbeing in a school setting.

Role [Attendance requirement for this position]
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 The Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator will be a member of the Inclusion Team at Sunbury Downs College and accountable to the Principal through the Assistant Principal, Student Engagement and Wellbeing.
The role has a prevention and early intervention focus which involves student counselling, developing engagement programs for students 'at risk', and establishing community links and partnerships.
The Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator is responsible for building strong engagement and support programs and maintaining effective links with outside agencies.
The Co-ordinator oversees the 'Student Services - Wellbeing Team' which includes Youth Workers and a Mental Health Practitioner and develops programs that foster improved outcomes in line with the College Strategic Plan.
Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
counselling building positive relationships with the students assessing risk to student wellbeing including crisis management and risk assessments case management of students liaising effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers, staff and non-school-based agencies complying at all times with professional guidelines and confidentiality co-ordinating and managing programs including the development, implementation and leading programs dealing with social skills, assertiveness and self-esteem promoting network and developing/implementing regional programs that assist students in their pathways beyond study at Sunbury Downs College providing behaviour and wellbeing support managing and overseeing the operations of the Student Wellbeing Team which includes youth workers and a mental health practitioner implementing and providing professional development as applicable to promote Student Wellbeing and Inclusion. Who May Apply A tertiary qualification in an Allied Health field (social work, youth work, mental health, psychology or a related field) is mandatory.
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.
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.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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.

DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

Location Profile Sunbury Downs College is a vibrant Year 7 to 12 co-educational secondary college situated in the semi-rural of Sunbury.
It is a growing co-educational secondary college with student enrolment numbers around 650.
The College offers a rich educational experience in an environment with excellent educational outcomes, high expectations and strong student management.

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
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