Primary School Student Wellbeing Counsellor

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brentwood Park Primary School in Berwick, VIC, is seeking applicants to provide professional student support services, including therapist, psychological and counselling services, and to contribute to wellbeing planning under the School Strategic Plan. The role emphasises safety, inclusion and proactive welfare for students.

Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, collaboration with families and external agencies, and the ability to maintain case notes and engage in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver 1:1 counselling, utilising a range of therapeutic approaches including play therapy and providing proactive small group support as appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to support children with high needs and undertake safety planning and contribute to risk assessments as required
• Capacity to undertake classroom observations and provide recommendations for teachers regarding appropriate adjustments from a wellbeing perspective, particularly for students for being profiled for Disability Inclusion
• Ability to plan and organise and facilitate professional development for staff (e.g. regulation strategies for students)
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills - to be able to liaise with the Wellbeing Leadership Team and communicate effectively with families and external agencies including child protection, as appropriate
• Keep case notes, maintain external supervision and ongoing professional learning appropriate to maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (e.g. ACA)

Responsabilités

• Provide professional student support services, e.g. therapist and psychological and counselling services.
• Provide strategic advice on specific support services and their impact on students, school curriculum and services.
• Manage the use of and access to school resource and reference material.

Connaissances

1:1 counselling

wellbeing planning

risk assessments

child safety

teamwork

family engagement

Description du poste

Brentwood Park Primary School in Berwick, VIC, is seeking applicants to provide professional student support services, including therapist, psychological and counselling services, and to contribute to wellbeing planning under the School Strategic Plan. The role emphasises safety, inclusion and proactive welfare for students.

Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, collaboration with families and external agencies, and the ability to maintain case notes and engage in ongoing professional