Student Wellbeing ES1-3

Job Description

Location: North East Region | Shepparton Job type: Full time / From 03/02/2025 - 20/01/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1461993 Location Profile Cobram Secondary College is growing! We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Student Wellbeing Worker to join our team of dedicated staff and happy students! They MUST have a university qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth Work. This position is Fulltime; however, we are happy to negotiate part-time hours with the successful applicant. We offer: Work & life balance in beautiful surroundings. Our town is on the Murray river and within walking distance of beautiful bush tracks, shops, cinema, cafes, gyms and indoor and outdoor pools. Housing is affordable—this is the perfect opportunity to purchase your first home! Dedicated mentor for new staff to ensure they settle into the school and community. Ongoing professional learning opportunities and career pathways. Collegiate and welcoming staff , with 40% of staff new to the area and new to teaching - we have created a supportive learning community where staff thrive and learn. Assistance to locate housing: the school has rented a house within walking distance to school, with space for two more staff to share. For further information about our fabulous school please check out our Facebook, Instagram and website! Selection Criteria KSC1 - Well-developed 1-1 and small group counselling/therapeutic skills, when working with secondary age students experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns. KSC2 - Demonstrated ability to understand, empathise with and support students in a variety of challenging personal situations, through a good understanding of trauma and child and adolescent development. KSC3 - Demonstrated knowledge and skills in conducting risk assessments, including assessment of mental health risk, developing safety plans to mitigate risks, and providing follow-up support and referral for treatment as indicated. KSC4 - Knowledge, skills, and experience in the application of evidence-based mental health and wellbeing practices and processes appropriate to working with young people and families experiencing mental health, wellbeing, and welfare related issues. KSC5 - Demonstrated ability to engage and assess young people and their family, to determine their wellbeing needs and assist them to access necessary supports and services. KSC6 - Demonstrated capacity to liaise, collaborate and develop positive partnerships with agencies and community services to improve outcomes for students. KSC7 - Experience in the development and delivery of proactive programs to develop optimism, resilience, regulation, coping, health and wellbeing, and interpersonal skills in adolescents. KSC8 - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive confidential case notes. Role The successful applicant will work as a member of the wellbeing team. They will be required to have a strong commitment to wellbeing and educational outcomes for young people. Demonstrated experience, skills, expertise, and knowledge in supporting the wellbeing of students is essential. To apply for this position, you MUST have a university qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth Work. Responsibilities Provide professional student support services, e.g. counselling services. Wellbeing Officer will be responsible for supporting students and will work under the direction of the Wellbeing Assistant Principal to: Develop, coordinate and provide small group tier two interventions to support student mental health and overall wellbeing. Assist in the day-to-day intake and support processes within the Wellbeing Hub, including but not limited to, following up Year Level Leader concerns for students, completing intake or brief intervention, supporting students accessing the Wellbeing Hub for regulation or wellbeing breaks, completing risk assessments. Act as an initial contact person for staff and students accessing the Wellbeing Hub, by creating a friendly and welcoming space. Provide support to individual students to provide counselling. Work in close association with the Leadership, Year Level Leaders, Teachers, and external agencies in the development and implementation of the policies and practices that support student success, engagement, and wellbeing. Engage in professional learning to increase knowledge of student mental health and wellbeing and maintain best practice standards. Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders involved in the provision of health, mental health, and psychosocial services to young people. Maintain records, case notes and ensure that student information is kept up to date in accordance with policy and guidelines. Assist families to access appropriate relief agencies, e.g. State School Relief etc. Develop and assist in delivering proactive classroom and extracurricular programs that improve student resilience and wellbeing. Provide information and advice to parents and students upon request, including referral to DET Student Support Services, other Government agencies, and alternative education/training/employment programs. Support the school to create clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention. Make linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local supports for young people and their families. Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers, and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for students. Provide support services for students on an individual basis, including liaison with parents regarding wellbeing, welfare, mental health, and academic progress concerns. Respond to crisis situations as they arise, implementing timely and appropriate support for students, families, and staff. Support whole school events and school-wide awareness days, and groups targeting support and inclusion of specific students. Create/support the creation of safety plans, student support plans and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Attend and contribute to SSGs, case management & Year Level Meetings, assisting to identify students at risk or facing difficulties with mental health, resilience, behaviour, engagement, and attendance and developing interventions and strategies. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family-friendly, supportive, safe, and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity, and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. #J-18808-Ljbffr