Kambrya College is a co-educational Government secondary school in Berwick, Victoria. Located within the City of Casey, one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. We will have a student population of over 2000 students in 2024 and are in need of staff to continue delivering programs and assisting students for successful outcomes. We are a school with a staff culture of both high expectations and collective efficacy, together with a strong focus on student health, engagement, and wellbeing.  A full description of Kambrya College and this job opportunity can be found on the Education Department’s Recruitment Online website – Job ID # 1384718

Role

The successful applicant will work as a member of the college’s Student Health, Wellbeing and Engagement team to provide both preventative and targeted wellbeing support for students. This will require the applicant to effectively meet the key elements highlighted in the selection criteria and the list of responsibilities. The team member will work within the parameters and dimensions of work as per the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022.

The general role description for ES1-3 from the VGSA is as follows:

Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy.  This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.  Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards.  Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 3.

Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated from time to time.  The role is for a specific purpose for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include the duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Supervision of students can be required where it is an integral part of the employee’s position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will be:

1. Deliver support service/s in a school/s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge.

2. Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate

3. Provide advice and professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes.

4. Liaise with other Department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.

5. Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.

7. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.

8. Any other reasonable responsibilities, as required by the Principal.

Selection Criteria

The following Key Selection Criteria must be answered in your application:

SC1   Demonstrated experience and skills in providing students with professional and evidence based approaches to wellbeing support.

SC2   Demonstrated capacity to follow and improve procedures and guidelines that are relevant to student wellbeing (within the confines of overarching policies and legislation).

SC3   Proven ability to exercise good judgement under pressure, and to work calmly when confronted with student wellbeing challenges.        

SC4   A proven capacity to work effectively as a member of a dynamic and high performing team, with a strong focus on professional learning and growth for both self and others.

SC5   Proven ability to form effective relationships and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

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

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

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.

Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

For further information please contact Gayle Sparks on 03 9707 7607