3 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Moe (South Street) Primary School is centrally located in the township of Moe, in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria. The school has a strong and proud reputation within the community and has a current enrolment of approximately 240 students. Over recent years, the school has received a significant investment in our buildings and facilities and offers modern learning spaces, including an indoor gymnasium, canteen, specialist classroom spaces, and vast playground and oval spaces for students to socialize and play.
The school prides itself on building good relationships within the community and engaging students with a variety of academic, social, and extracurricular programs. Our school is adjacent to the Moe Early Learning Centre, which consists of Kindergarten and Childcare services. This partnership allows us to provide excellent ongoing services for our families from birth through to high school. We are also active participants in the Moe Southside Community User group, allowing for the shared use of recreational facilities at Ted Summerton Reserve.
Our Vision:
Excellence in education to achieve personal growth and academic success.
Our Values:
Safe, respectful learners
Our school’s Behaviour Management approach is based on the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework, Berry Street Education Model, and Restorative Practices, alongside our partnership with Real Schools, to further enhance our school culture.
In 2025, our Wellbeing team will consist of the Assistant Principal, Disability Inclusion Coordinator, Student Advocate, School Chaplain, School Nurse, and the newly appointed Social Worker.
The successful applicant will report to the Assistant Principal and manage the members of the Wellbeing team as the role of Wellbeing Leader, working in conjunction with all members of the school to achieve the goals and targets in the school’s Strategic and Annual Implementation Plans.
Our teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) focusing on improving student learning outcomes and building teacher capacity and knowledge. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Multimedia, Physical Education, and Music. Our students also participate in a range of extra-curricular and sporting events that complement and add value to the growth of our students, such as a camping program for Grades 3-6, District, Division, and Regional sporting events, regular incursions, and excursions that are aligned to student learning.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising, and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
* Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs.
* Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing.
* Highly developed communication, networking, and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
* Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
* Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Role
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
* Provide high-quality student support services to students experiencing wellbeing difficulties at school, home, or out in the community.
* Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child with empathy and understanding.
* Provide effective support for all students including those that present with anxiety and depression, learning disabilities, or experiences of trauma.
* Coordinate and participate in Care Team Meetings, where appropriate.
* Maintain links with Student Support Services, school networks, and relevant support agencies and liaise with community service organisations, DHHS Child protection, hospitals, specialist programs, and other professionals regarding the support needs for students and schools.
* Make referrals to appropriate agencies for students and families, when needed.
* Consult with families about their child’s needs and the interventions to address those needs.
* Keep thorough, extensive, and confidential case notes to create transparency and accountability while following the college’s communication processes.
* Assist families to access appropriate relief agencies e.g. State School Relief.
* Apply for student scholarships to support equitable access to educational resources.
* Provide feedback and advice to staff on the wellbeing of students referred within the relevant privacy laws.
* Support the development of social and emotional educational programs, such as Resilience, Rights, and Respectful Relationships.
* Respond effectively to critical incidents through the implementation of DET and school policies and procedures, e.g. Mandatory Reporting, Four Critical Actions for Schools, and Child Safe Standards.
* Collaborate and be an active participant within the College Wellbeing Team to promote a whole school approach to wellbeing and a secure and safe learning environment.
* Promote cooperative working relationships within a team environment.
* Effectively coordinate all wellbeing services and appointments that occur within the school environment.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Required
* Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or counsellor of a prescribed class. Specifically:
o For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA.
o For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health.
o For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
o For Occupational Therapists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA.
o For Counsellors, applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling and be a practising member of either the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
* Demonstrated direct counselling experience.
* A current Working With Children Check.
Desirable
* For 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 Commitment
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.
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.
Other Information
* 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please ensure that your application includes:
* A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, and contact numbers, business and home)
* A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
* Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
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