Social Worker / Student Mental Health Officer

- Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school¿s student population.
- Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.
- Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.
- Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
- Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.

- Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school¿s student population.
- Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.
- Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.
- Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
- Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.

As a School Counsellor, at Wembley Primary School you will play a vital role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning setting, with a core focus on student wellbeing, engagement and learning. Your primary responsibilities will include providing counselling services, supporting students' wellbeing growth,



and collaborating with educators and parents/carers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

With an understanding of our mission, vision, values, and the goals within our School Strategic Plan, the School Counsellor at Wembley Primary School will support the delivery of proactive and responsive wellbeing services to support the wellbeing of students primarily, as well as staff members and parents in relation to the student in question.

The School Counsellor reports to the Wellbeing Team, and Principal Class Team.

The structure of the School Counsellors weekly timetable is to be developed and reviewed regularly in consultation with the Wellbeing Team and the Junior and Senior School Assistant Principals, according to the needs of the school.

The responsibilities of the position are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the DET Education Support Class Level 1-Range 3, and Wembley Primary Schools relevant policies and processes

Selection Criteria

- Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school¿s student population.
- Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.
- Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.
- Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
- Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.

Role
As a School Counsellor, at Wembley Primary School you will play a vital role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a core focus on student wellbeing, engagement and learning.



Your primary responsibilities will include providing counselling services, supporting students' wellbeing growth, and collaborating with educators and parents/carers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

With an understanding of our mission, vision, values, and the goals within our School Strategic Plan, the School Counsellor at Wembley Primary School will support the delivery of proactive and responsive wellbeing services to support the wellbeing of students primarily, as well as staff members and parents in relation to the student in question.

The School Counsellor reports to the Wellbeing Team, and Principal Class Team.

The structure of the School Counsellors weekly timetable is to be developed and reviewed regularly in consultation with the Wellbeing Team and the Junior and Senior School Assistant Principals, according to the needs of the school.

The responsibilities of the position are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the DET Education Support Class Level 1-Range 3, and Wembley Primary Schools relevant policies and processes

Responsibilities

Individual Counselling:

Provide 1:1 counselling and debriefing to students facing academic, personal, social or emotional challenges. Help students develop coping strategies, set goals, and make informed decisions.

Group Counselling:

Facilitate student group counselling sessions to address specific issues, such as bullying, conflict resolution or Co stress management.

Collaboration & Communication:

Liaise with Wembleys Wellbeing Team and Executive Leadership Team with regard to engagement of student wellbeing for specific students

Communicate and consult with staff and parents/carers on a regular basis regarding a students RRR engagement and wellbeing - academic, social and emotional

Support teachers, Education Support staff and leaders to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support referred students

Participate in Student Support Meetings (SSGs) for students and support in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Provide written and oral reports as necessary, including communicating information to staff

Assist in the development of positive home and school relationships and communication

Providing Professional Learning:

Facilitate professional learning and resources

Actively engage in ongoing professional development for staff, maintaining a portfolio of training, professional learning and resources provided

Facilitate parent education through information sessions, newsletter items, student support group meetings, and one-on-one contact regarding individual

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📌 Social Worker / Student Mental Health Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne