Job DescriptionLocation: Melbourne | Western MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 14/10/2024 - 19/12/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1439569Location Profile College ProfileCopperfield College is a multi-campus school situated in Melbourne's North-West. The College is comprised of two junior campuses (Years 7-10) in Kings Park and Sydenham and a senior campus (Years 11-12) at Delahey. We have a student population of approximately 1,900, with 180 (EFT) teaching staff, 70 (EFT) Education Support Staff and 7 Principal Class personnel. The SFOE for the College is 0.58, indicating a significant level of social disadvantage.The College is culturally diverse, reflecting our community, with approximately 40% of our students coming from a Language Background other than English. Copperfield College is a high expectations school with outstanding educational value added to our students.The college's mission is to empower every student to aspire and achieve, which is a clear focus in our new College Strategic Plan. Our current plans aim at delivering high quality educational outcomes with low in-school variation in everything we do through a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum. Our Strategic Plan has a major focus on building the capacity of every teacher to work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams to provide differentiated learning challenges to every student. Improving numeracy, literacy and wellbeing are also key foci for all teachers.Copperfield College is a large provider of VET in Schools and a key member of the Brimbank VET Cluster. We are the lead school in a Technical Trade Centre, hosting VET Automotive, VET Electrotechnology and a range of other VET subjects. The College also emphasises the importance of a robust co-curricular and student leadership program. Copperfield College has a strong International Student Program. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught at all campuses as are Italian and Japanese, the LOTEs we provide to our students. VisionAt Copperfield College, parents, students and staff will work as a collaborative learning community to motivate, challenge and set high expectations for each other. Our engaging learning environment will inspire in all students a passion for learning and a commitment to creating opportunities for themselves and others. MissionEmpowering every student to aspire and achieve ValuesCollaborationInclusivenessGrowthCopperfield College is and always has been committed to Child Safe Standards. Selection CriteriaAbility to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing.Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to students with a range of mental health needs.Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information. RoleRole and ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality case management and support to Copperfield students.Collaborate with school staff, Student Support Services, and support agencies to develop and implement programs and interventions that foster resilience, improve attendance and respond to identified social, emotional and educational needs.Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others.Collaborate with other allied health staff to influence management and other professional colleagues in respect to strategies.Guide decisions on complex intervention strategies that may have significant consequences for clients and their families.Provide expert advice in the professional field, which will influence the strategic approach to student support and learning.Provide professional advice and support to principals, school staff and school communities that will enhance the learning, development and wellbeing of students, particularly those who are most vulnerable.Contribute to the development of strategic interventions that support capacity building related to student learning, engagement and wellbeing consistent with the priorities of school.Provide collaborative support to a multi-disciplinary professional team that provides wellbeing support to students.Participate in staff support, supervision, learning and development and knowledge sharing activities as a professional member of a multidisciplinary team.Work as a key member of the whole College Wellbeing Team to ensure uniformity of action and purpose across the college in matters relating to student wellbeing.Work with the Principal and Leadership teams to support student's learning.Who May ApplyRequiredApplicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class.Demonstrated direct counselling experience.A current Working With Children Check.DesirableFor Psychology applicants, specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.For Mental Health Nurse applicants, holding a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.For Social Work applicants, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.For Occupational Therapy applicants, a Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement.For Counselling applicants, Level 3-4 registration (ACA) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor endorsement (PACFA). EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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. Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. DE ValuesThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
