Summary

• A competitive remuneration package is available, accompanied with salary packaging benefits
• Full time position  2024 
• Multi Campus locations, CBD, South Melbourne, Sunshine , Prahran, must be able to travel to other campuses as required 
   

Hester Hornbrook Academy is a school that does education differently. Join us, Join success,  have a career that shapes tomorrow! Our passionate team is looking for an experienced Wellbeing Team Leader 2024

About Hester Hornbrook Academy

Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Special Assistance School which provides flexible education and learning options, including VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools), VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate), VM (VCE Vocational Major), VCE and an extend program offering a variety of elective subjects. Recognising that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, our programs are driven by the personal pursuits of students.  Our HOPE – Healing Orientated Program of Education informs our Practice model which ensures the integration of academic intervention and growth with wellbeing and life skills. Teachers, Youth Workers, and Education Support Officers (ESOs) work together in a collaborative manner to support students to reach their individual goals. Our students include those who have disengaged from mainstream education, are young parents, currently in or leaving out of home care, experiencing homelessness and those who may be experiencing mental health challenges or learning difficulties.

Each Hester Hornbrook classroom is supported by a multidisciplinary team comprised of a teacher, educational support staff and youth worker. The classroom team collaborates to provide a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment, where learning for wellbeing and wellbeing for learning go hand in hand.  The team works in partnership with the students to understand and address the barriers to learning, to set and achieve academic pathways and other life goals.  All staff bring different and overlapping skills and experience to the classroom and are required to role model effective teamwork in order to provide a holistic response to the students’ educational needs.

All roles within Hester Hornbrook will have a classroom allotment, this may include classroom instruction, the delivery of learning activities, the supervision of students, assertive outreach, and involvement in our other programs which support students to attain educational success.

About the Opportunity

The Wellbeing Team Leader is a key member of the Wellbeing Team at the Hester Hornbrook Academy and supports the Head of Campus with the daily operations of the campus and delivery of programs.  Their role is to supervise and lead the Youth Workers on a particular campus of HHA.  A key element of this role is to ensure that all mandatory enrolment paperwork, wellbeing case notes, risk assessments, safety planning and reporting are in line with Child Safety Standards, VRQA minimum standards for school registration, Healing Orientated Program of Education (HOPE) Framework, and Hester Hornbrook Academy policies and procedures to ensure we work within a trauma informed, best practice framework. This role oversees the work of the youth worker within the classroom teams of HHA.  The Wellbeing Team Leader will be responsible for tracking program outcomes, completion of all relevant program reports, and the review and implementation of program resources such as program manuals and documentation. The Wellbeing Team Lader will work with the Head of Campus in developing all local networks to ensure sustained referral paths into the relevant programs.
This role works closely with other Wellbeing Team Leaders and The HHA Leadership Team in all matters related to HHA and MCM programs to achieve consistency and collaboration.

Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Line manage and support Youth Workers to deliver student wellbeing practices, and oversee delivery of the BSEM wellbeing curriculum across the campus
• Support daily operational responsibilities for programs on their campus, including supporting The Leadership Team with the enrolment process and recruitment as required.
• Support specialized programs for e.g. Connect Youth and HEAT. 
• Support, supervise and monitor Youth Workers to ensure compliance and quality outcomes for young people.
• Assist in being responsible for the management of all student movement (intake, engagement and exiting) in the region between programs (Academy and other).
• Manage the Inactive Student List on their campus in an attempt to reengage the young person in education or transition to a more appropriate program.
• Work with new and existing stakeholders to support partnerships, future growth and innovation.
• Promote and represent HHA at forums, networks and to local community agencies and additional stakeholders
• Support staff in implementing behavior management strategies and provide secondary consultation in line with the HHA Behavior Management Policy.  
• In consultation with the Head of Campus, manage program budgets where required.
• Complete general administration responsibilities where required.
• Contribute to a culture with HHA ensuring a culture of continuous review and improvement.
• Support with the implementation of the HHA strategic imperatives and the Annual Implementation Plans. 
• Work in consultation with the Leadership Team and Wellbeing Team Leaders from the other campuses to achieve consistency and collaboration across all programs of HHA including transitions and external programs as required.
• Ensure services are delivered within the framework of MCM and the VRQA Registered school minimum standards, HHA policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and meet the relevant service standards.
• During the absence of the Head of Campus act as the Delegated Authority for the campus.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as directed by the Leadership Team.

Note all applicants must be prepared to travel between all Hester Hornbrook Academy campuses. (please see the Position Description for more detailed information and the Key Selection Criteria)  
 

Benefits

• Hester Hornbrook Academy as an Independently Registered Secondary School with its own Enterprise Agreement. 
• A competitive remuneration applies to this role together with access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions.
• HHA recognizes the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our staff.

How to apply

Applications close on 8 December 2023. Address applications to – Sally Lasslett, Principal. Applications to include a Cover Letter which highlights how you have previously assisted a young person to improve their wellbeing outcomes which has resulted in success in educational outcomes, leading to learning for wellbeing and a current CV with referees.

For more information, including a position description, closing date and how to apply, please click “apply for this job” to be redirected to our website.

For enquiries about this role, and assistance with application submission – [email protected].

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Other Relevant Information

• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have or be willing to obtain a WWCC
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the HHA selection process. 

Our commitment to diversity

Hester Hornbrook is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. Hester Hornbrook /MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. We are passionate about all our employees, with the skills that they bring, realising their full potential through ongoing learning and development and through embracing the positive impact that we make through our work and to the young people that we support. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety

Hester Hornbrook /MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.