Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewWork type: Part time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 4 Occupation: Health and Allied Health Location: Warrnambool Reference: 1472219Selection CriteriaSC1 Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school's student population.SC2 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.SC3 Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.SC4 Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.SC5 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.RoleAttendance is not required during school holiday periods.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.ResponsibilitiesThe Student Counsellor at Nullawarre and District Primary School will contribute to the overall wellbeing and welfare of students at the school under the direction of the principal.The Student Counsellor will:Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers to provide counselling, support and therapeutic services to students at the school under the direction of the principal.Provide counselling and a range of therapeutic interventions.Be a visible and welcome presence in classrooms and the yard.Assist with coordinating and supporting new students to transition smoothly into the school.Attend and contribute to relevant staff meetings, Student Support Groups and Engagement and Wellbeing meetings.Work closely with families to create plans, ensure supports are in place, follow up and reassess as needed.Provide wellbeing support for the Disability and Inclusion Program, assisting with the development of IEPs where appropriate.Promote student wellbeing to the school community, such as via newsletters, bulletins, noticeboards, etc.Work cooperatively with community service agencies and refer students/families where necessary.Maintain accurate and confidential records.Conduct risk assessments and create safety plans in consultation with student, family and school-based teams.Be proactive in the development and delivery of positive mental health promotion and initiatives within the school.Case management including consultation with a range of stakeholders involved with a student and/or their family.Developing and leading evidence-based programs that assist students to be resourceful and resilient at school and beyond, such as Bullying Prevention.Other duties as directed by the principal.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.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. 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.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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.Nullawarre and District Primary School (NDPS) is situated in tranquil and spacious grounds in the heart of a dairy farming region some thirty-two kilometres from Warrnambool, just off the Great Ocean Road. Our school provides a purposeful and stimulating learning environment where we encourage the development of the whole child through a culture of nurture and inclusion, and high-quality teaching. Our aim is to support learners in becoming curious, reflective, and critical in their thinking, ensuring they develop a broad range of skills to enable them to take responsibility for their own direction and to adapt to a changing world.At NDPS, all members of our school community work together to set high expectations for our students and prioritise their engagement and achievement. We strive to be Responsible, Respectful and CURIOUS in all that we do and above all else, we aim to equip our students with the skills they will require to be successful in whatever it is they choose to pursue after school.The overall socio-economic profile based on the Student Family Occupation and Education is rated Medium for social disadvantage. We give regular thought to how values can be used to support and promote quality teaching and learning. We have a culture of high expectations for student attendance, connectedness, and learning.School Staffing Profile: 1.0 full-time equivalent Principal, 5.2 full-time equivalent teaching staff, 1.0 full-time Business Manager and 1.52 full-time equivalent Education Support staff. Specialist staff work in the areas of STEAM, First Nation Peoples, Health and Physical Education, MARC Library and Respectful Relationships. 11% of our student cohort had English as an additional language, with many of these families being Filipino. We offer an inclusive curriculum based around the Respectful Relationships and School Wide Positive Behaviours Support Frameworks, with connections with our regional English as an Additional Language staff.NDPS is a progressive school but also honours the many traditions that contribute greatly to our school culture. As a school community, we understand that family circumstances for all students are vastly different, but when they enrol at NDPS, they become part of a family of learners that are encouraged and nurtured to do their best in their learning, supported to be well adjusted students and encouraged to be active contributors to society.Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11.59PM
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