Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1552930

Selection Criteria

As a Student Wellbeing Officer employed at a Range 3, the Dimensions of Work may include:

Delivers care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s)

Assesses student needs and delivers a range of services within generally defined parameters

Provides standard professional services independently within defined organisational parameters with professional support and guidance that is close at hand.

Provide standard clinical professional services to students within the parameters of school policy and guidelines and the standards set by the relevant registration body

Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others

Retains accountability for individual practice

Contributes to policy development within the school

Contributes to and/or conducts training and instruction to school colleagues within the professional field and individual scope of the practice

Explain professional concepts and approaches to students, stakeholders, colleagues and staff

Facilitate individual or group programs for students

- Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

- Providing advice and professional learning to others, including teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes.
- Delivering professional support services in a school, including mental health prevention and promotion activities and early intervention activities (including short-term counselling) for students with a range of mental health needs, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
- Planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate to effectively manage risk.
- Working collaboratively with the school to enhance mental health prevention and promotion across the school by contributing to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
- Liaising with other department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide appropriate support to students.
- Maintaining professional competence and continued professional development, including attending career development activities throughout the year.
- Meeting relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information, privacy and consent.

Please note: Continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Who May Apply

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- Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class. Specifically:
- For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA
- For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health
- For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- For Occupational Therapists applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA
- For Counsellors applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling and be a practising member (Level 2, 3 or 4) of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

- Demonstrated direct counselling experience
- Evidence of registration with AHPRA, AASW (where applicable), or with ACA or PACFA (where applicable), and a copy of a testamur, certificate or transcript as evidence of appropriate qualification.
- A current Working With Children Check.
- For Psychology applicants, specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.
- For Mental Health Nurse applicants, holding a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
- For Social Work applicants, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
- For Occupational Therapy applicants, a Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement.
- For Counselling applicants, Level 3-4 registration (ACA) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor endorsement (PACFA).

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 [email protected]

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-care 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:

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:

- 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.

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.

Established in 1995, Le Page is an attractive school on a vast property comprising green fields, adventure playgrounds and ball courts.

Adjacent to the school is a football oval, netball courts and parkland. Located in Argus Street, Le Page Park is the hub of extra-curricular and sporting activities in Cheltenham. Weeknights and weekends are a buzz with several associations coming together for sporting competitions, and out of school hours our facilities host other creative and educational programs. Le Page Primary School is also the home of the Gould League, an environmental education group.

In 2017, a newly appointed principal came with a new vision and mission. The school was relaunched and instantly captured the interest of local families. Leadership is the umbrella term to encompass the many character traits and basic life competencies that parents, business leaders, and educators are voicing as the desired skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. Leadership is a concept we don't normally consider when thinking of young children. However, young children are very capable of learning leadership skills and using them at home and at school. By developing well-rounded children who know their strengths, we help them to unleash their potential to lead their own lives and to influence others.

Through the use of the 7 Habits, students begin to realise that they have control over much of what happens in their lives and can be true leaders. Their choices can affect their day, their relationships, and their future. The 7 Habits empowers even young students to stop and think about their choices and the different outcomes that may come with those choices. Based on timeless principles, the 7 Habits become the "hands‑on" tools students can rely on while on their journey to becoming leaders - of themselves and of others. As a Leader In Me school, we achieved our Lighthouse Certification in 2025 - this is a highly regarded standard of achievement attainable by Leader In Me schools worldwide.

OUR VISION

There is a prosperous path for every child. Each journey is theirs to lead. There is a place, in which every child can shine.

OUR MISSION

Identify the talent, develop the confidence and create the leader.

OUR ATTITUDE

Gratitude:Be thankful for what we have.

Empathy:Practice random acts of kindness.

Mindfulness:Keep in the present moment.

What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?

OUR 7 HABITS

- Be Proactive (I'm in charge)
- Begin with the End in Mind (have a plan)
- Put First Things First (work first then play)
- Think Win-Win (everyone can win)
- Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood (listen before you talk)
- Synergise (together is better)
- Sharpen the Saw (balance feels best)

Le Page Primary is on an exciting journey. Our small school is gaining state-wide recognition with a new and inspirational leader, and a new dynamic staff - we have experienced exponential growth and lead the way in educational excellence.

When you visit us, you will see, hear and feel the difference we are making in the lives of our students.

Applications close Monday 23 November 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Student Wellbeing Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne