Student Wellbeing and Support

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1490574

**Selection Criteria**:

- 1.Demonstrated Knowledge of student Wellbeing and diverse Needs. Ability to understand and support their social, emotional, and behavioural development including knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
- 2.Experience Supporting Student Wellbeing in a School and liase with allied health services that contribute to a safe and inclusive school environment.

3.Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff, and to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- 4.Ability to Maintain Confidentiality and Manage Sensitive Situations with Discretion. Capacity to handle sensitive student information respectfully and appropriately, with a clear understanding of privacy obligations and child safety policies.
- 5.Understanding of and Commitment to Child Safety Standards. A clear understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards (or your relevant regional equivalent), and a demonstrated commitment to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students.

**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 mínimal 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**:
**Key Responsibilities of a Wellbeing Support Officer**
- ** Provide Individual Support to Students**
Work one-on-one with students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, using evidence-based strategies to support their wellbeing.
- ** Facilitate Small Group Programs**
Plan and deliver small group sessions (e.g. social skills, emotional regulation, resilience-building, friendship skills) to help students develop positive relationships and coping strategies.
- ** Support Whole-School Wellbeing Initiatives**
Assist in implementing school-wide programs and activities that promote a positive and inclusive school culture (e.g. anti-bullying programs, mental health awareness days).
- ** Collaborate with Staff and Families**
Work closely with teachers, wellbeing coordinators, and leadership to identify student needs, share relevant observations, and contribute to support plans. Communicate respectfully with parents and carers as needed.
- ** Monitor and Record Student Progress**
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student wellbeing support, observations, and interventions, and contribute to formal wellbeing plans and reports.
- ** Respond to Student Wellbeing Concerns**
Assist in responding to daily wellbeing needs, incidents, or crisis situations under the guidance of the scho