Occupation: Education and training

Location: Gippsland - Wellington

Reference: 1549225

Selection Criteria

Key Selection Criteria

SC1 ¿ Student Wellbeing Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting the social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs of primary school-aged students, including the ability to provide appropriate individual and targeted support across a multi-tiered wellbeing framework.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate student support services, work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals, and contribute effectively to Student Support Groups, care teams and multidisciplinary meetings to support students with complex needs.

SC4 ¿ Communication, Relationships and Professional Practice

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with students, families, school staff and external professionals while maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries and child safety obligations.

SC5 ¿ Qualifications, Professional Knowledge and Initiative

Demonstrated relevant qualifications, training, knowledge and experience in student wellbeing, social work, youth work, counselling, mental health, community services or a related field, together with the ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and contribute to the continuous improvement of whole-school wellbeing practices.

Role

Student Wellbeing ¿ ES 3-1

Role Description

Guthridge Primary School is seeking a passionate, skilled and suitably qualified Student Wellbeing and Engagement Officer to join our student wellbeing team.





The successful applicant will play an key role in strengthening the school's whole-school approach to student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and positive mental health.

Working collaboratively with the Principal, Assistant Principal, teaching staff, families and external support agencies, the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Officer will provide targeted support to students across all three tiers of the school's wellbeing framework.

The role will involve working directly with individual students, facilitating structured small-group wellbeing programs, coordinating external support services, participating in care teams and Student Support Group meetings, and supporting students experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioural or family circumstances.

A key focus of the position will be developing and implementing proactive wellbeing programs, including creative arts-based activities, social skills groups, emotional regulation programs, friendship groups, resilience-building activities and other evidence-informed interventions that support students' engagement and connection to school.

The successful applicant will also support the coordination of services for students in Out-of-Home Care, working closely with school leadership, carers, case managers, LOOKOUT Education Support Centres and relevant external agencies.





The position will contribute to the development of a coordinated and responsive student wellbeing network, ensuring students and families can access appropriate support at the right time.

The role requires a high level of initiative, professional judgement, communication and collaboration, with the ability to work independently within established Department of Education policies, professional boundaries and school procedures.

A minimum qualification of a Diploma of Community Services, Youth Work, Counselling, Mental Health or a closely related field, together with relevant experience, is highly desirable. Applicants with higher qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling, youth work or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Officer will work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, families and external agencies to support student wellbeing and engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

- Student Wellbeing Support: Provide individual and small-group wellbeing support to students across Tier 1, 2 and 3, promoting positive mental health, emotional regulation, resilience and engagement.
- Wellbeing Programs: Plan and deliver engaging wellbeing activities and structured group programs, including creative arts-based activities, social skills, friendship groups and emotional regulation sessions.
- External Agency Coordination: Build relationships with community organisations and external professionals, coordinate support services within the school and assist families in accessing appropriate services.
- Student Support and Care

📌 Student Health and Wellbeing (East Gippsland Shire)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 East Gippsland Shire