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: 1445830 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.The College regards itself as an academic school with a wide range of programs.There is a strong emphasis on core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Physical Education; complemented by programs in the Arts/Technology, Performing Arts, Health and Languages (Italian).The school also offers a range of VCE subjects, including some VETiS studies and a structured, rigorous VCE Vocational Major program in Years 11-12.Sunbury Downs College prides itself on having a reputation for helping students achieve outstanding VCE results, showing that students have the 'Confidence to Achieve'.The College offers an Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (ACE) program, extending students through a challenging curriculum including early commencement of VCE.The College also offers a Scholars program for students in Years 10 and 11 to provide students with a range of opportunities in the Later Years.The College is an accredited International Student Program provider.Sunbury Downs College offers a wide range of inclusive activities and programs which cater to all students in Years 7-12, including Debating and Public Speaking, Maths Club, Drama Club and Choir.The College also has a House and Sports program with whole school carnivals for Athletics and Swimming.Sunbury Downs College is proud to be in partnership with its community with local organisations and agencies providing support for its students.The school acknowledges that it is the links with the outside world that extends the offerings for students and community.Selection Criteria KSC1.Suitable qualifications and/or experience in psychology, youth work or a well-being field.KSC2.Understanding of common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing in a senior years school setting.KSC3.Experience in the delivery of student and family wellbeing services in a relevant setting, and preferably, experience working with students, teachers, families and external agencies in the area of student wellbeing.KSC4.Demonstrated experience in the coordination of services and the provision of information, support and consultation.KSC5.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.KSC6.Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or coordinate professional development in the area of student, family or youth wellbeing. Role The key roles of Position of Responsibility holders may include but are not limited to: working with a team on the implementation of whole school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities working with at least one Annual Implementation Plan team to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to meet agreed goals The Youth Worker/Health worker will work with Student Engagement and Wellbeing to plan, implement and review the Student Engagement and Wellbeing area of the Annual Implementation Plan.The Youth Worker will: work with Mini School Leaders and the Chaplain to lead programs that address needs and promote student engagement and wellbeing work with Student Services team to appropriately document support for students and provide timely information as relevant to staff work with staff to undertake successful meetings with parents and other relevant groups to meet student needs liaise with DET and external services to further support students counsel and support students work with staff to develop positive relationships with students work with staff to provide optimum learning environments for students communicate appropriately with parents/carers and external support maintain appropriate documentation including confidentiality as relevant other duties as required by the Principal. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr