Location Profile

Bairnsdale West Primary School is a vibrant school community with a staff committed to meeting the needs of all students. The school continues to provide a wide range of programs in the areas of consolidation, intervention and extension. The staff at Bairnsdale West are committed to the school motto of 'a caring, learning, community' and the Beliefs and Values of our staff are listed below.

The following beliefs and values are based on the commitment that students will be the primary consideration in all decision making.

Respect

- Recognising and valuing the opinions of others
- Recognising and valuing the diverse talents and abilities of all individuals
- Acknowledging the effort and achievements of others
- Encouraging a positive presentation and image of the school

Honesty
- Being truthful to ourselves and others
- Reflecting on our own values and opinions regularly
- Taking personal responsibility for words and actions
- Giving and accepting honest feedback to assist development

Inclusiveness
- Encouraging and providing opportunities for all to participate in the school community
- Recognising and utilising everybody's abilities and contributions
- Supporting minorities by making decisions empathetically
- Understanding where others come from so there is less judgement

Effective Communication
- Communicating is the responsibility of everyone
- Speaking to relevant people
- Listening to direct and indirect messages
- Strategically applying the timing and the delivery of interactions

Enjoyment and Humour
- Having the ability to laugh at yourself
- Having the ability to laugh with others respectfully
- Having fun
- Developing an approach to education that values humour

Teamwork and Co-operation
- Working together to achieve common goals
- Recognising and valuing the abilities and contributions of team members
- Accepting and supporting group decisions

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of wellbeing/welfare work and evidence of knowledge of current practices
2. Experience and/or ability in the development and implementation of programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs.
3. Knowledge of case management and student support strategies, with a demonstrated capacity to deliver a comprehensive wellbeing service to students and families in an educational setting.
4. Demonstrated experience working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural competence and sensitivity.





Role To provide counselling and wellbeing support services to BWPS students.

Responsibilities

Counselling Support

- Provide Counselling sessions, using a range of therapeutic interventions and knowledge of risk and protective framework.

- Undertake case management including consultation with the range of stakeholders involved with a student and/or their family.

- Carry out case management of students in out of home care; indigenous; students with disabilities; refugees, including compliance with DE requirements.

- Develop and organise evidence-based programs that assist students to be resourceful and resilient at school and beyond.

- Recommend referrals to external programs, including the DE `Navigator' Program for students as required.

- Promote student wellbeing to the school community through newsletters and other media platforms.

- Support new students to transition smoothly into the school.

- Promote Restorative Practice and Respectful Relationships

Data Collection, and Reporting

- Evaluate program results and data collection.

- Document on-going Wellbeing support using agreed practice

Meetings and Networking

- Attend information nights & whole-school celebration days, assembly, Breakfast Club and other school events
- Facilitate small groups of students to improve connectedness to school
- Attend meetings including staff; wellbeing; SSS, parent, network and agency meetings.

Team Support

- Work co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Build positive relationships with students
- Work with families and organise parenting forums
- Work co-operatively with community service agencies and refer students/families where necessary
- Liaise closely with all relevant members of staff.

Other Duties

- Undertake other duties related to the role as directed.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA , 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-protected-standards/policy DE Values 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. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

📌 Education Support ES 1-3 Student Wellbeing Officer (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Bairnsdale