Department of Education Victoria – Bairnsdale VIC4d ago , from Department of Education & Training VictoriaBairnsdale 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.RespectRecognising and valuing the opinions of othersRecognising and valuing the diverse talents and abilities of all individualsAcknowledging the effort and achievements of othersEncouraging a positive presentation and image of the schoolBeing truthful to ourselves and othersReflecting on our own values and opinions regularlyTaking personal responsibility for words and actionsGiving and accepting honest feedback to assist developmentEncouraging and providing opportunities for all to participate in the school communityRecognising and utilising everybody's abilities and contributionsSupporting minorities by making decisions empatheticallyUnderstanding where others come from so there is less judgementEffective CommunicationCommunicating is the responsibility of everyoneSpeaking to relevant peopleListening to direct and indirect messagesStrategically applying the timing and the delivery of interactionsEnjoyment and HumourHaving the ability to laugh at yourselfHaving the ability to laugh with others respectfullyHaving funDeveloping an approach to education that values humourTeamwork and Co-operationWorking together to achieve common goalsRecognising and valuing the abilities and contributions of team membersAccepting and supporting group decisionsSelection CriteriaDemonstrated understanding of wellbeing/welfare work and evidence of knowledge of current practicesExperience and/or ability in the development and implementation of programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs.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.Demonstrated experience working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills,



including cultural competence and sensitivity.RoleTo provide counselling and wellbeing support services to BWPS students.ResponsibilitiesCounselling SupportProvideCounselling 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 RelationshipsData Collection, and ReportingEvaluate program results and data collection.Document on-going Wellbeing support using agreed practiceMeetings and NetworkingAttend information nights & whole-school celebration days, assembly, Breakfast Club and other school eventsFacilitate small groups of students to improve connectedness to schoolAttend meetings including staff; wellbeing; SSS, parent, network and agency meetings.Team SupportWork co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary teamBuild positive relationships with studentsWork with families and organise parenting forumsWork co-operatively with community service agencies and refer students/families where necessaryLiaise closely with all relevant members of staff.Other DutiesUndertake other duties related to the role as directed.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Diversity and InclusionThe 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 (seeWorkplace 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) ****** 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 StandardsVictorian 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:pal/child-protected-standards/policyDE ValuesThe 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:pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overviewConditions of EmploymentAll 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 Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Education Support Es 1-3 Student Wellbeing Officer (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Bairnsdale