Department of Education Victoria – Clayton South VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Westall Primary School is a vibrant and multicultural educational institution situated in Clayton South, a bustling suburb located nearMonash University and accessible via public transport. At the heart of our school lies a set of values that guides us in everything wedo. These values include kindness, excellence, creativity, and fairness, and we strive to embody them in our teaching practices,school culture, and community partnerships.

As a co-located campus with Westall Secondary College and the City of Kingston Community Hub, our school offers a wide range ofprograms and services that enrich the lives of our students and their families. These include playgroups and kindergarten, childmaternal health services, a local library, and access to secondary college courses. With our community partners, we provide aholistic approach to education that focuses on the whole child, from early childhood right through to graduation.

Recently, we completed a capital works upgrade that has transformed our campus into a modern and state-of-the-art learningenvironment. Our brand-recent buildings now include a gymnasium, science and arts facilities, and new junior and senior learningcenters. The school was successful in its application for a $600+ federal government grant for the following year to enhance the schools playgrounds during 2025. These facilities provide students with the resources they need to explore their interests and develop their skills in a safe and supportive setting.

At Westall Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, caring, and productive environment where students can achievegreat life outcomes.



Our school has a strong emphasis on improving outcomes in English and Mathematics for all students. Weprovide a calm and structured learning environment that enables each student to achieve their best, regardless of their backgroundor ability.

In addition, our school hosts an international student program that welcomes students from all over the world. Our internationalstudents learn alongside their peers in a safe and supportive environment, where they are encouraged to explore their interests anddevelop their skills. Additional support for new arrivals with limited English has been a feature of our 2024 program.

Our staff profile consists of a dedicated team of professionals, including two Principal Class members (Principal and Assistant Principal), 20.6 equivalent full-time teaching staff (including 1 Learning Specialist), and 10.8 EFT education support staff. With a 2024 enrolment of 300 students (an increase from 244 in the previous year), the school experienced steady growth in all year levels as the school is increasingly in demand in the local area and for international students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) of our school is0.7101, which reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the local community that the school is well known for.

At Westall Primary School, we aspire to be a highly organised institution where teamwork, aligned teaching practices,



and resourceswork together to maximize outcomes. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive.

We provide a range of programs and structured processes that enhance well-being and promote positive behaviour. We also striveto provide a rich internal and external learning environment that connects students to each other, their teachers, the community, andthe environment.

Lastly, our school continues to work with the Coleman Foundation to promote the 'Our Place' model of continuity of learning fromearly childhood right through to graduation. By working together with our community partners, we are able to provide a holistic andinclusive approach to education that benefits all of our students and their families.

Selection Criteria

- SC1 Demonstrated ability to deliver care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s)
- SC2 Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and provide timely relevant advice toteacher, students, and parents to support students behavioural, educational, emotional, psychological development.
- SC3 Demonstrated ability to support, provide guidance and assess the competency of the 4th year placement counselling graduate students at the school.
- SC4 Demonstrated ability to plan and organise a range of wellbeing and positivepsychology-based interventions at the school including workshops for students and professional development for staff.
- SC5 Demonstrated ability to research and undertake a range of professional developmentactivities to further strengthen own practice and the schools program.
- SC6 Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate effectivelya

📌 Student Counsellor/Wellbeing Officer/Chaplain (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne