Student Wellbeing Officer

1 month ago


Melbourne, Australia Education and Training Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2023

Organisation: Education and Training

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1319996

**Selection Criteria**:

- Experience and qualification in social work or other relevant field which includes individual counselling of teenagers (preferably experience in a school environment)
- The capacity to support health promotion program in a school environment
- A commitment to the College vision and values, initiative, high levels of personal energy and drive
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills which -demonstrate a capacity to resolve problems, show a commitment to fostering caring and positive human relationships with all members of the College learning community and demonstrate an ability to work with and contribute to building effective teams.
- QUALIFICATIONS: Completed degree in either counselling or social work

**Role**:
The leadership structure of Glen Waverley Secondary College incorporates a Student Wellbeing team who assumes responsibility for supporting the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs for all students. The Wellbeing team is primary responsible for the implementation of wellbeing process and policies. In addition, the wellbeing team liaises with parents and external agencies. The Student Wellbeing team ensures that processes are in place to meet the wellbeing needs of the students at the College. They oversee the range of wellbeing programs at the College and identify areas for improvement, and source or develop additional resources/programs to meet these needs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Respond to wellbeing needs in accordance with the wellbeing process’s and policies of the school
- Respond to wellbeing referrals and allocate them appropriately amongst the wellbeing team
- Identify, assess, guide and provide individual counselling for students at educational or personal risk including case management where appropriate
- Liaise and disseminate information for students engaged with wellbeing to relevant teachers and college staff including; Wellbeing Coordinator, Principal team, Director of Students, House Leaders and Classroom teachers.
- Attend and co¿ordinate Care Team meetings for students with significant mental health concerns or living in out of home care.
- Record thorough case notes on compass system and store or share in accordance with wellbeing processes
- Facilitate and coordinate referrals and appointments for External Psychologists after consultation with Wellbeing Coordinator
- Make appropriate referrals for students to external providers based upon their needs
- Make appropriate referrals for parents/guardians/families to external agencies based upon their needs
- Identify relevant PD to enhance the skills of the wellbeing team in consultation with wellbeing coordinator
- Participate in weekly wellbeing team and sub¿school meetings as required
- Identify, source and facilitate relevant programs to support wellbeing needs of students and college e.g. resilience program, peer support
- Support the Student Wellbeing Coordinator to promote the Respectful Relationships program. Work with curriculum leaders, sub¿school directors and others to run programs, events, raise awareness and promote mental health.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DET Values**:
**Other Information**:
**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**:
Glen Waverley Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of around 2000. Glen Waverley Secondary College’s vision is ‘Growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning,’ this vision is underpinned by our school values of: Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance and Accomplishment. Glen Waverley Secondary College has a proud history of academic excellence, underpinned by our commitment to provide a safe and caring environment where all students are supported to achieve their very best and by our relentless focus on providing high quality teaching and learning. Our curriculum offerings are broad and diverse, ensuring all students are supported to pursue their passion and to access their chosen pathways. Our co-curricular programs are many and varied including: our renowned instrumental music program, sport, science and technology and a thriving student leadership program. Students take pride in their school and are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life. Student achievement is recognised through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which celebrates students who exemplify the school v



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