Social Worker ES - Level 1 Range 4

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Park Primary School in Werribee seeks an Education Support role to join the Student Wellbeing Team, supporting students aged 5–12 with holistic wellbeing services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality wellbeing programs, counselling and family engagement, underpinned by trauma-informed practices and strong collaboration with staff to foster inclusive learning environments.

Based at Wyndham Park, the role involves data-informed practice, ongoing professional development, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering wellbeing or support programs for school-aged children.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and related school frameworks.
• Strong communication with students, families and staff.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Capacity to engage diverse families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Student Wellbeing Team to support students with educational, social or emotional needs.
• Provide counselling and facilitate small-group programs to build resilience.
• Review and evaluate programs using data to measure effectiveness.
• Maintain records and provide reports to leadership as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and external services to support students.

Skills

Program delivery

Parent engagement

Trauma-informed practices

Communication

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Werribee VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Wyndham Park Primary School is a vibrant learning community nestled in the heart of Werribee. Our state-of-the-art facilities, located within the Wyndham Park Precinct, provide a nurturing environment focused on fostering strong Literacy and Numeracy skills. We adopt a holistic, trauma-informed approach to wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion, ensuring that every student thrives socially, emotionally, and cognitively. We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, while also supporting our students' wellbeing.

Our whole-school instructional model is grounded in the Gradual Release of Responsibility, with a strong emphasis on explicit teaching. This consistent, evidence-based approach ensures students move confidently from guided instruction to independent application, building capability, confidence and a genuine understanding of their own learning.

At Wyndham Park, we place a strong emphasis on student growth¿both academically and socially. Our teaching and learning programs are guided by evidence-based research and best practice, ensuring that all students are supported to achieve their personal best. Ongoing assessment and data analysis help us to monitor progress and tailor learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of every student.

Our diverse student body reflects a wide range of cultural backgrounds, which enriches our community. We take pride in our robust English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, supported by dedicated Multi-Cultural Educational Aides and a Community Hub Coordinator. Together, they strengthen home-school partnerships, encourage parental engagement, and ensure that families feel valued and welcomed within our school.

With an average enrolment of approximately 400 students, Wyndham Park Primary School is home to 20 classes organised into five dynamic learning communities. Straight grades run in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 to support the transition and establishment of foundational skills and knowledge, while we implement multi-age grade structures¿Years 3/4 and Years 5/6¿for our older students. The recent opening ofEarly Learning Victoria Bimbit, our on-site early learning and childcare centre, further enhances this transition, providing children and families with a consistent and supportive pathway into Foundation. Our on-site Community Hub complements this pathway, bringing together families, staff and the local community through programs and support that strengthen connections between home and school.

Our enriching specialist programs include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Spanish, all designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking.

Our team comprises highly motivated professionals, including School Leaders, Teachers, Education Support Staff, and Volunteers. Collaboratively, they work within Professional Learning Community Teams, School Improvement Teams, and Administration Teams to deliver a comprehensive educational program, enhanced by a wide range of Information Technology resources. Our primary online learning platform, Compass, serves as a vital communication tool connecting school and home.

Wyndham Park Primary School places a strong emphasis on Social and Emotional Learning through our Respectful Relationships curriculum and targeted support interventions. We follow the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (SWPBS), enriched by our trauma-informed practices derived from the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). Our extensive and highly experienced Wellbeing Team includes two Assistant Principals, Leading Teachers, a School Counsellor, Psychologist, Family Engagement and Support Worker, Speech Pathologist, Allied Health Professionals, and Engagement and Wellbeing Officer.

We are proud to offer a dedicated paediatric service on-site, which provides tailored physical and mental health supports to meet the needs of both our students and their families. This service strengthens our ability to offer wraparound care and reinforces our commitment to supporting the whole child.

Our mission is to create invigorating and inspiring classroom environments where students eagerly engage in their learning journey. We aspire for our students to see themselves as lifelong learners, developing a genuine love for the process of learning and making it uniquely their own.

Selection Criteria

• KSC 1 A proven ability to deliver high quality programs, information sessions, counselling, supportand interventions for children aged between 5 and 12 years of age.
• KSC 2 Knowledge and skills in the area of parent engagement and family support (eg referrals, NDIS applications, goal setting).
• KSC 3 Knowledge and experience of trauma informed practices and knowledge of school based frameworks and programs (eg. SWPBS, Respectful Relationships)
• KSC 4 Well developed communication and interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to connect with students, parents and network with the wider community.
• KSC 5 Suitable personal qualities that fit the context of a diverse school environment and an ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position - Monday - Friday - 8am to 4pm

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

As a member of the Student Wellbeing Team:

Duties are to include:

• To work collaboratively with other members of the WPPS Wellbeing Team and the school Leadership Team, classroom teachers and other Education Support Staff at Wyndham Park Primary School.
• Develop and implement programs for students identified with educational, social or emotional concerns, including PSD students.
• Provide counselling services for individuals and facilitate groups including programs aimed at change in behaviour, building resilience and trauma informed techniques.
• To review and evaluate programs on an ongoing basis using data.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• To provide written and oral reports as required.
• To provide information, resources and support to teachers in relation to the educational management of students experiencing difficulties with their schooling. Eg Attendance and Engagement
• To participate in and facilitate professional development activities at school, with the aim of increasing awareness and skills in the area of students, staff and family needs and behaviours.
• To participate in the development of a whole school approach to student wellbeing, Respectful Relationships/SWPBS / BSEM framework and assist in addressing wellbeing issues in the school community
• To carry out other duties as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants 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.

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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

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

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.