Youth Engagement and Support Mentor

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

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

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Northern suburbs

**Reference**:1488314

**Selection Criteria**:

- KS1 Demonstrated ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people to support their wellbeing, safety, and sense of belonging.
- KS2 Proven skills in delivering individual and group support that promotes engagement, resilience, and positive behaviours for learning.
- KS3 Well-developed collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with staff, families, and external services to support student success.

**Role**:

- 0.4 time fraction.
- 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**:
**Position Description**:
The Youth Support & Engagement Mentor plays a vital role in supporting the social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of students at Wirrigirri Primary School. As part of the school¿s wellbeing and inclusion team, this role focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with students and working in partnership with Kin Teachers, leadership, families and community services (where applicable) to ensure every student feels safe, supported and connected.

This position strengthens student engagement, fosters curiosity and promotes meaningful participation in learning and school life. Through individual and group support, as well as hands-on and creative experiences, the Youth Support & Engagement Mentor helps students develop resilience, confidence and social skills. The role is highly relational, visible and responsive, with a focus on inclusion, connection and success for all students.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Student Engagement & Support**:

- Build trusting, respectful relationships with students to support their sense of safety, identity and belonging.
- Provide individual and small group support to help students maintain engagement, self-regulation and wellbeing.
- Co-design and facilitate authentic, hands-on and creative experiences aligned with student interests, passions and school projects.
- Promote student agency by encouraging choice, voice and meaningful involvement in learning.
- Support students to develop confidence, persistence, emotional literacy and positive behaviours for learning.
- ** Proactive Presence in the School Community**:

- Provide in-the-moment support in learning communities and outdoor spaces.
- Be a highly visible and approachable adult students can rely on during challenging moments or unstructured times.
- Support participation in collaborative learning, play and whole-school experiences.
- Contribute to special events, creative projects and community activ