Commencing salary: $62,152 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and annual leave loading (FTE $77,690 per annum).
Part-time (30.4 hours per week) and Ongoing opportunity
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a pivotal role where you will be required to provide a triage service for all incoming requests for counselling and welfare support, including risk assessment, crisis response, brief intervention, and referral to internal and external services such as legal services, mental health services, financial and emergency assistance, counselling services and other welfare agencies.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Be the initial point of contact for all general welfare and wellbeing enquiries
Provide support, crisis intervention, advice and referral to students regarding their welfare or mental health
Create, implement and monitor focused initiatives across the Institute to raise awareness and target the health and wellbeing needs of students
Establish and maintain partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Bachelor Degree or higher in Social or Youth Work, or Psychology and relevant professional
Completion of training in suicide intervention e.g. Safe Talk, ASIST
Minimum two years' experience in the delivery of evidence based psychosocial assessment and brief intervention within a mental health, welfare, wellbeing, or related
Understanding and experience in best-practice approaches for crisis response, suicide prevention and early intervention
Strong working knowledge of referral networks relevant to the needs of students, and capacity to continue to grow relationships with external community
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including sound problem solving and negotiation skills.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and ethical
Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet prescribed deadlines and concurrently manage a number of competing
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to adapt practice to meet the needs of students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and social
Demonstrated behaviours that align with the William Angliss Institute Values.
What We Offer
Reward and Recognition Programs
Learning and Development Programs and Opportunities
Myki Commuter Club
Onsite Medical Centre (Melbourne Campus)
On Campus Café and Restaurant
Novated leasing
Employee Counselling Services
Education Assistance and Study Leave Program
Cultural and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
How To Apply
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Please Include In Your Application
A current resume;
A separate document addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria located in the position description. Please write one paragraph for each Key Selection Criteria, explaining how you meet the Selection Criteria based on your current/previous work and life experience.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 15 September 2024
Please note, this is a re-advertisement and therefore previous applicants need not apply.
Please understand if you have been shortlisted in obtaining an interview the convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until October.
Further Information
For enquires regarding this role, or if you will require reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Sue Wang, Senior Counsellor by email at ******
About Us
William Angliss Institute is Australia's largest specialist centre for foods, tourism, hospitality and events education and training. The Institute operates locally and internationally, delivering short courses and VET in Schools through to Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters Programs across its Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and off-shore campuses and local and off-shore workplaces.
The Institute prides itself on its passionate and dedicated people who reflect the organisation's values:
Personal Responsibility
Inspiration
Empowerment
Community
Expertise
William Angliss Institute is a Child Safe organisation and the successful candidate will be required to submit an appropriate Working with Children Check card and National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.
The Institute is fully supportive of the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
The Institute is fully committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, gender identity or gender.
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