ES Level 1-Range 4 Wellbeing Coordinator

Job posted: 11/06/2024

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1419911

1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work together and network with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic backgrounds (including those of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent) .

2. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, oversee and evaluate programs and services which directly support the health and wellbeing of young people.

3. Demonstrated conceptual understanding of adolescent health and wellbeing and an ongoing commitment to professional development in this area. Demonstrated conceptual understanding of adolescent health and wellbeing and an ongoing commitment to professional development in this area.

1. 4. Demonstrated ability to adhere to and develop organisational policies and procedures which govern the storage and sharing of sensitive information in line with legislative requirements.

1. 5. Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based counselling, behavioural support, and case management support to young people with complex needs and their families.

1. 6. Demonstrated understanding of legislative requirements relating to child safety and mandatory reporting within a school context.

The Wellbeing Co-ordinator will lead a school based multidisciplinary team, in effectively managing the provision of wellbeing services to the school community. This will include but is not limited to: leading team meetings, triage and allocation of support, liaison with external providers and agencies, working closely with the school leadership team to support the school in achieving Strategic plan and Annual Implementation Plan wellbeing and engagement targets and co-ordinating education programs and social outreach.

1. 1. Act in accordance with school, DE, and legislative requirements at all times.

2. Regularly review and update policies which guide the day-to-day activities of the school¿s health and wellbeing team, including processes relating to referral (internal and external), consent, documentation, case load, information sharing with external organisations, and meetings.

3. Regularly collaborate with the PCO team, SSN, and MHP to plan, develop, and lead the school¿s strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of all students.

4. Promote a culture of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights within the health and wellbeing team.

5. Fulfil any other duties which might be assigned by the PCO team, reporting directly to the AP for wellbeing and inclusion.

6. Maintain and develop partnerships with health and wellbeing services within and outside the DE to maximise student and family access to these services.

7. Act as the line manager for all members of the health and wellbeing team (aside from MHP and SSN), overseeing their daily activities and their professional development.

8. Coordinate and/or directly contribute to the professional development of all school staff members in the area of student health and wellbeing.

9. Regularly engage in own professional development.

10.  Where necessary, provide direct counselling, case management, crisis support, and/or risk assessment/safety planning for students referred for support from the health and wellbeing team.

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

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:

The successful candidate will be required to work some hours during the school holidays. Regular work hours will be 8.30am to 4.36pm on weekdays. This may be negotiated as appropriate. 

The successful candidate will be eligible to claim time in lieu (TIL) where they are required to work in excess of their normal hours of duty.

Lyndale Secondary College is a large Years 7-12 single campus educational provider with a student population of 850. Serving our local community since 1961, we are extremely proud of our leading-edge educational practice, exceptional pathway management for all students, and our strength through cultural diversity.

As part of our dedication to providing the very best outcomes for all students, we offer VCE/VM, as well as English as a Second Language, Intervention, Numeracy and Literacy support programs. The College also provides a Select Entry Learning Programs (SEAL) which allows talented students to explore their academic potential in a challenging and supportive environment.

Our staff are dedicated to providing our students with the best-practice teaching and learning, and are supported to be their best professionally and personally. Teachers collaborate to create engaging environments for students, including the use of team-teaching, cross-curricular approaches, community projects and peer observation.

Over 40% of the school population was born outside Australia in 67 different countries, and 64 different languages at home, providing our students with a rich experience of cultural awareness and immersion. Our Performing Arts program is second to none and provides our students with opportunities to participate at the very highest level.

Our students¿ voices are heard strongly through our student voice program and the many leadership opportunities. At Lyndale we listen to our students to strengthen our College , they are our greatest asset.

The College has nearly completed a comprehensive rebuild program which has seen new state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces created including a STEM Centre, Technology/Arts Hub, Aviation and VR Centre, extensively resourced library and our world-class Performing Arts Theatre.

Lyndale has a long and proud history of students achieving professional success in a wide range of careers such as in medicine, law, commerce, business, emergency services, sciences and on the sporting field.