Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1484468
Location Profile
Glen Waverley Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of around 2300. Glen Waverley Secondary College's vision is `Growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning'. This vision is underpinned by our school values of: Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance and Accomplishment. Glen Waverley Secondary College has a proud history of academic excellence, underpinned by our commitment to provide a safe and caring environment where all students are supported to achieve their very best and by our relentless focus on providing high quality teaching and learning. Our curriculum offerings are broad and diverse, ensuring all students are supported to pursue their passion and to access their chosen pathways. Our co-curricular programs are many and varied including: our renowned instrumental music program, sport, science and technology and a thriving student leadership program. Students take pride in their school and are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life. Student achievement is recognised through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which celebrates students who exemplify the school values and their accomplishments. Glen Waverley Secondary College is a school of choice, with demand often exceeding available enrolment space. Students who attend Glen Waverley Secondary College aspire to live exemplify the college values and it is this commitment from students that has seen students routinely achieve Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results and NAPLAN outcomes that are amongst the best in the State of Victoria.
Selection Criteria
- Experience and qualification in social work or other relevant field which includes individual counselling of teenagers (preferably experience in a school environment)
- The capacity to support health promotion program in a school environment
- A commitment to the College vision and values, initiative, high levels of personal energy and drive
- Demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and apply skills and knowledge derived from recent professional development that is student centred
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills which demonstrate a capacity to resolve problems, show a commitment to fostering caring and positive human relationships with all members of the College learning community and demonstrate an ability to work with and contribute to building effective teams.
Role
- Respond to wellbeing needs in accordance with the wellbeing process's and policies of the school.
- Respond to wellbeing referrals and allocate them appropriately amongst the wellbeing team
- Identify, assess, guide and provide individual counselling for students at educational or personal risk including case management where appropriate
- Liaise and disseminate information for students engaged with wellbeing to relevant teachers and college staff including; Wellbeing Coordinator, Principal team, Director of Students, Year Level Leaders and Classroom teachers.
- Attend and coordinate Care Team meetings for students with significant mental health concerns or living in out of home care.
- Record thorough case notes on compass system and store or share in accordance with wellbeing processes
- Facilitate and coordinate referrals and appointments for External Psychologists after consultation with Wellbeing Coordinator
- Make appropriate referrals for students to external providers based upon their needs
- Make appropriate referrals for parents/guardians/families to external agencies based upon their needs
- Identify relevant PD to enhance the skills of the wellbeing team in consultation with wellbeing coordinator
- Participate in weekly wellbeing team and subschool meetings as required
- Identify, source and facilitate relevant programs to support wellbeing needs of students and college e.g. peer support
- Support the Student Wellbeing Coordinator to promote the Respectful Relationships program. Work with curriculum leaders, subschools and others to run programs, events, raise awareness and promote mental health.
Responsibilities
The structure of Glen Waverley Secondary College incorporates a Student Wellbeing team who assumes responsibility for supporting the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs for all students. The Wellbeing team is primary responsible for the implementation of wellbeing process and policies. In addition, the wellbeing team liaises with parents and external agencies. The Student Wellbeing team ensures that processes are in place to meet the wellbeing needs of the students at the College. They oversee the range of wellbeing programs at the College and identify areas for improvement, and source or develop additional resources/programs to meet these needs.
Who May Apply
- Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
- Qualifications may include counselling, social work and psychology, and other relevant fields.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
If you have any queries please contact Amanda Provis at mpr@gwsc.vic.edu.au or 88057600
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Applications close Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 July 2025