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Student Wellbeing and Support Officer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 15/04/2024 - 20/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1404297

**Selection Criteria**:

- Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students and the school community.
- Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness.
- Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Experience in delivering wellbeing services within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to operate within the school community and with external providers, including providing students with referrals to specialist services when required.

Ability to support schools and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support students.

**Role**:
Attendance - 15hrs per week. 3 days x 5hrs per day. 9am to 2pm. Days negotiable.

The roles and responsibilities of NSWP chaplains and student wellbeing officers could include:

- supporting student attendance, engagement and mental health
- supporting students in difficult or challenging situations such as during times of grief
- providing students with referrals to specialist services when required
- providing pastoral care and guidance to students about values and ethical matters
- supporting physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students
- supporting an environment of cooperation and respecting a diversity of cultures and traditions.

**Responsibilities**:
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of evidence-based practice approaches and techniques which support the wellbeing and engagement of those associated with our learning community, including students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Meet regularly with school staff to update and consult on student information and wellbeing programs.
- Provide information to parents on appropriate services and supports and assist families with referrals to external agencies.
- Provide advice to staff on any wellbeing concerns within their classroom.
- Act as liaison between school and home environment as required.
- Attend Professional Development relevant to enhancing wellbeing support.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks with local agencies.
- Maintain accurate student files and case notes.
- Other relevant duties as directed by the Principal or her delegate.
- Maintain and support the development of wellbeing programs and initiatives within the school in partnership with teaching staff.
- Work directly with students (1:1 and small group settings) on wellbeing matters.
- Regularly liaise with the Principal on wellbeing matters.
- Communicate effectively with and support the school community with regard to proactive wellbeing support.

**Who May Apply**:
Student Wellbeing Officers must hold a **Certificate IV **equivalent or higher qualification that includes competencies in:

- mental health and making appropriate referrals, and
- providing pastoral care or working with youth.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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:
**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:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
Anderson¿s Creek Primary School was established in 1977 and is located in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne within the City of Manningham. It is situated near the historical sites of Victoria¿s first gold mine in a community with a long history of traditional arts and crafts. Our motto 'Learning with the Community¿ represents the focus of the school philosophy. It is reflected in the partnership between students, staff, parents and the community. The school sees itself as an integral part of the community and participates in all local celebrations.

Anderson¿s Creek Primary School enjoys expansive grounds with a range of playing surfaces, well-equipped adventure playgrounds and numerous shaded areas. The buildi


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