Wellbeing Support

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyabram P-12 College in rural Victoria seeks a dedicated wellbeing support professional to provide counselling for young people and collaborate with staff and families to promote student wellbeing.

The role focuses on delivering targeted support, coordinating with teaching staff, and contributing to school-wide wellbeing initiatives within a community-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing counselling to young people.
• Ability to work in a team and independently to support others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of wellbeing support concepts and practices.
• Ability to advise management on wellbeing-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate wellbeing support sessions for students identified as needing assistance.
• Use evidence-based strategies to address wellbeing needs and create a positive learning environment.
• Regularly check in with allocated students and monitor progress.
• Liaise with teachers and families to coordinate support plans.
• Participate in student support meetings and contribute to school-wide wellbeing strategies.

Skills

Counselling

Teamwork

Communication

Wellbeing knowledge

Advisory skills

Job description

Kyabram P-12 College is a co-educational school located approximately 200 km north of Melbourne, in the rural township of Kyabram on the western edge of the Goulburn Valley, midway between Echuca and Shepparton. Enrolment numbers have remained stable at approximately 920 students, with six percent of students with English as an additional language and seven percent are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.5473 and our Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) Index is 0.4817. Our staff consists of 136 EFT staff which include 3.0 principal class, 99 teachers, and 34 education support staff.

We offer a seamless journey from the start of a student¿s schooling experience to the completion of their secondary education be it in the VCE University Placement (UP) pathway or VCE Vocational Major (VM). Our dedicated teaching team focus on the learning and wellbeing of every student. The college aims to equip all students to approach their futures with spirit and confidence. We foster the partnership between students, parents/ carers, staff, and the broader community. We teach and encourage every student to:

Be respected and respectful as an individual.
Be tolerant and nurture individual diversity.
Make the most of their opportunities to learn in an innovative, challenging, and inspiring education environment.
Demonstrate a high degree of personal responsibility and accountability.

We strongly value our community relationships with emphasis being placed on the College values of Respect, Responsibility, and Community.

We have implemented SWPBS (School-wide Positive Behaviour Support) in the college which is an evidence-based framework designed to help schools create positive, safe, and fair settings where students and teachers can thrive. It focuses on teaching and encouraging positive behaviour, supporting all students, and providing extra help to those who need it.

A comprehensive curriculum P-12 is enhanced by well documented units of study delivered within the college pedagogical model. The college curriculum offers a wide range of subjects at VCE and has a well-established Applied Learning program which continues to be a leader in its field, providing support and guidance to other schools. The College also offers students an extensive range of VET subjects which can be accessed from Year 10 into Year 12. The college is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and have been able to support a wide range of career choices for students.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are to provide the name and contact details of three people who can attest to their suitability for this position.

SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in provision of counselling services for young people.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work in a team and individual environment to support others.

SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise within the Wellbeing Support capacity.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

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

Facilitating Small Group or One-on-One Sessions:

• Plan and facilitate targeted small group or one-on-one sessions with students identified by learning communities as needing wellbeing support.
• Utilise evidence-based strategies to address specific wellbeing needs and foster a positive and supportive learning environment.

Regular 'Check-ins' on Allocated Students:

• Establish a routine for regularly checking in on students who have been directly allocated for wellbeing support.
• Monitor progress, identify challenges, and make necessary adjustments to support plans

Liaising with Teachers and Families:

• Maintain open and effective communication with teachers regarding the progress of students and any adjustments required in support plans.
• Collaborate with families to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to student wellbeing.

Participation in Student Support Meetings:

• Actively participate in student support meetings, providing valuable input and updates on the wellbeing status of assigned students.
• Contribute to the development of school-wide strategies to enhance overall student wellbeing.

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

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 at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx