Wellbeing Leader

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

**Salary**: Salary not specified

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

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Northern suburbs

**Reference**:1489766

**Location Profile**:

- Hazel Glen College is located in the City of Whittlesea, one of Melbourne¿s fastest growing municipalities. Hazel Glen College has an active and integral role in the ongoing development of the Doreen community hub.
- The College commenced at the beginning of the 2014 school year with 143 students. Growth of the College was rapid, with the College growing to a current size of 2,200 students and 250 staff.

During 2025, the College has transitioned to a Kindergarten, Primary P-6 and Secondary 7 -12 model. A Child Family Centre, comprising, kindergarten, extended day care, playgroups, intervention services, maternal health centre and various other community service groups, co-located on the school site, creates an exciting and innovative early childhood education precinct.
- The College vision, One College
- Everyone Matters, leads the direction for our community. It is the expectation of all staff across the College to guide students and develop skills, attitudes and values required to fully participate in the rich educational journey at the College and life in the 21st century.

Hazel Glen College enjoys outstanding physical resources that provides students with the best possible educational opportunities. The modern facilities and teaching and learning practice represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents and establishes the College¿s culture, values and nature.

Hazel Glen College is committed to the academic and personal growth of every student.
A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care and support, allows us to meet this commitment. A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning. In providing 21st Century teaching and learning, there is a strong focus on student agency in learning and a comprehensive STEAM education program across the College.

Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be and importantly, assist every student to reach their potential. Teaching the skills needed for a fulfilling life in the 21st Century, and supporting a love of learning that goes well beyond the classroom, is actively embraced by our College.

**Selection Criteria**:
SC 1 Proven ability to deliver welfare services to students and the whole school community.
- SC 2 Proven ability to develop and implement programs, in the college that foster resilience and address the social, emotional and educational needs of students ¿At Risk¿.
- SC 3 Ability to design, deliver or facilitate professional development/ information session for teachers, students and parents.
- SC 4 Ability to undertake individual support including counselling and case management for students and their families and to work with external support agencies.
- SC 5 Highly developed communication and inter-personal skills, including the ability to work as the member of a team and to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the educational community.

**Role**:

- 1. Lead preventative educational programs.
- 2. Lead programs in liaison with Assistant Principals, and Head of Wellbeing.
- 3. Supportive intervention for individual students where required.
- 4. Support Secondary Years Leaders, Year Level Leaders in their wellbeing work with specific students.
- 5. Inform colleagues where required of individual student needs.
- 6. Liaise with appropriate outside agencies to assist students and their families who are experiencing difficulties which adversely affect student learning and attendance.

The Wellbeing Leader will oversee and lead the student well-being program in order to build positive relationships with all students. The Wellbeing Leader will have detailed knowledge of the Student Engagement Policy and Child Safety Guidelines and support staff to utilize it most effectively for all students.

**Responsibilities**:

- 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