Year 7-8 Sub School - Student Wellbeing & Programs Leader ES1-3

Government schools; Victoria; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobram Secondary College in Victoria seeks a Wellbeing & Inclusion Practitioner to support student wellbeing and inclusion across the MTSS framework. The role centers on Year 7 & 8 wellbeing programs, with strong collaboration among staff, families and external partners.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant university qualification (Social Work, Counselling or Youth Work) and demonstrate trauma-informed, restorative practice knowledge alongside a commitment to child safety and

Qualifications

• Qualification or progress toward a Bachelor's degree or higher (Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling or related).
• Experience handling complex student wellbeing cases with referrals and collaboration.
• Knowledge of MTSS framework and trauma-informed, restorative practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork with students, families, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 7 & 8 Sub School wellbeing programs and MTSS across tiers 1–3.
• Be the key contact for student wellbeing needs and interventions.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies; participate in SSGs and complex case meetings.
• Ensure compliance with child safety policies and confidentiality.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Restorative approach

Communication & teamwork

Wellbeing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling or related field

Job description

Location Profile

At Cobram Secondary College, we are proud to be recognised as a leader in student wellbeing, driven by our commitment to Creating the Community of Tomorrow. Over the past five years, our student population has grew significantly from 317 to 515 students, reflecting the confidence our community has in the quality of education, care and support we provide. Our approach to wellbeing is intentional, innovative and embedded across the college. Through a highly effective sub-school model and a strong multi-tiered system of support, we ensure every student is known, supported and able to succeed. Wellbeing at CSC is not an add-on, it is central to how we operate. This role sits within a high-performing, collaborative sub-school team, where staff are supported through professional supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional learning. We are committed to building the capability of our people as much as the outcomes for our students. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Wellbeing & Inclusion Practitioner who is ready to contribute to a dynamic team, build strong relationships with students and staff, and play a key role in delivering targeted supports that make a real difference for young people in our community.

Hours / Days

Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Term of position

1 year fixed term (with the potential for ongoing)

Meeting Requirements

• 1 x 1 hour Wellbeing Team meeting
• 1 x 1 hour subschool team meeting every second week
• 1 x 30 minute data huddle meeting every second week
• 1 x 60 minute complex case meetings as required
• Attendance at whole staff meetings when relevant to the role

Salary Range

Between $73,467 - $114,579 - negotiable

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications, knowledge and experience utilising theories, frameworks that translate to school wellbeing work. Relevant qualification or progress toward a Bachelors degree or higher (e.g. Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling or other relevant qualification), with a sound understanding of wellbeing and inclusion practices in secondary schools, including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and their impact on student engagement, regulation, attendance and learning (preferable).
2. Experience, training and capability holding and managing complex student wellbeing cases. Inclusive of sound information sharing, risk assessing/ safety planning, managing external referrals, working alongside parents and more.
3. Trauma - Informed, Restorative and Inclusive Practice Sound knowledge and application of trauma - informed and restorative practices to support student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement through group work, 1:1 support and staged responses within an inclusive school culture.
4. Communication, Collaboration and teamwork Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies, including effective participation in SSGs, complex case meetings, referrals and caseload management. Working alongside other disciplines (ES, Teachers, other) and being effective interpersonally
5. Professional Practice, Compliance and Child Safety Demonstrated commitment to ethical, professional and child safe practice, including confidentiality, mandatory reporting, accurate record keeping, and compliance with DET policies, Child Safe Standards and OHS requirements.

Role

The successful applicant will work as a member of the wellbeing team they will be required but not limited to have a strong commitment to wellbeing and educational outcomes for young people. Demonstrated experience, skills, expertise and knowledge in supporting the wellbeing of students. To apply for this position, you MUST have a university qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth Work.

Responsibilities

The Year 7 & 8 Sub School wellbeing & programs leader, plays a key role in supporting student wellbeing, inclusion, and participation, with a primary focus on Wellbeing Supports across all tiers (1-3) in the Multi-Tiered Systems of support (MTSS) framework. This role is designed to be the key point of contact for student wellbeing needs, supports and interventions in one of our college ''subschools