Student Counsellor

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 1439644

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated experience creating and implementing wellbeing referral systems, triaging referrals to services and supports such as student counselling and staff professional development

SC2 Demonstrated experience liaising with and providing services for multiple school stakeholders, such as providing counselling for students, supporting teachers to modify their teaching and learning program to improve wellbeing of students

SC3 Demonstrated experience in supporting staff understanding of trauma-informed practice through behaviour observations and support, including recommendations for strategies to support student mental health and improve behaviour

SC4 Ability to provide professional learning and coaching to staff where necessary, to improve the wellbeing and engagement of students

**Role**:
As a School Counsellor, at Wembley Primary School you will play a vital role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a core focus on student wellbeing, engagement and learning. Your primary responsibilities will include providing counselling services, supporting students' wellbeing growth, and collaborating with educators and parents/carers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

With an understanding of our mission, vision, values, and the goals within our School Strategic Plan, the School Counsellor at Wembley Primary School will support the delivery of proactive and responsive wellbeing services to support the wellbeing of students primarily, as well as staff members and parents in relation to the student in question.

The School Counsellor reports to the Wellbeing Team, and Principal Class Team.

The structure of the School Counsellors weekly timetable is to be developed and reviewed regularly in consultation with the Wellbeing Team and the Junior and Senior School Assistant Principals, according to the needs of the school.

The responsibilities of the position are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the DET Education Support Class Level 1-Range 3, and Wembley Primary Schools relevant policies and processes.

**Responsibilities**:
**Individual Counselling**:
Provide 1:1 counselling and debriefing to students facing academic, personal, social or emotional challenges. Help students develop coping strategies, set goals, and make informed decisions.

**Group Counselling**

Facilitate student group counselling sessions to address specific issues, such as bullying, conflict resolution or Co stress management.

**Collaboration & Communication**:
Liaise with Wembley¿s Wellbeing Team and Executive Leadership Team with regard to engagement of student wellbeing for specific students

Communicate and consult with staff and parents/carers on a regular basis regarding a student¿s RRR engagement and wellbeing - academic, social and emotional

Support teachers, Education Support staff and leaders to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support referred students

Participate in Student Support Meetings (SSGs) for students and support in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Provide written and oral reports as necessary, including communicating information to staff

Assist in the development of positive home and school relationships and communication

**Providing Professional Learning**:
Facilitate professional learning and resources

Actively engage in ongoing professional development for staff, maintaining a portfolio of training, professional learning and resources provided

Facilitate parent education through information sessions, newsletter items, student support group meetings, and one-on-one contact regarding individual student needs

Support staff to create an environment which promotes the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students

**External Agencies & Health Professionals**:
Liaise with external support agencies and specialists, as required

Liaise with community service organisations, government agencies, hospitals, specialist programs and other allied health professionals

Liaise with Principal Class team, re: recommendations for the DE Student Support Services SSS HAWKC team.

**Record Keeping**:
Develop, maintain and monitor comprehensive and confidential case files

**Referrals**:
Children who are identified as needing support will be referred to the Wellbeing Team through Wembley¿s referral process and then triaged to identify who will access support from the School Counsellor

Liaise with and provide/recommend referrals to external support agencies and specialists, as required

Assist in the assessment of students¿ safety and welfare needs

**Critical Incident Responses**:
Be available to support response

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