Student Counsellor

Overview Morwell Park Primary School is home to approximately 350 students and is located in the heart of the Latrobe Valley. The school operates with seven flexible year-level learning teams, with all teachers working collaboratively to deliver high-quality education. The school has an SFO (Student Family Occupation) density of 0.82, reflecting diverse social and economic backgrounds. The campus includes an Early Learning Centre following upgrades to BER facilities. The school is affiliated with Our Place to support the community. There is active involvement from engaged parent groups, including the School Council and Parent Association. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and we offer targeted programs to support every learner. The school values guide daily interactions and decisions: Be Kind – We are respectful, empathetic, caring, and work together as a safe team. Be Gritty – We are brave, resilient, passionate, and determined. Be Focused – We are creative, collaborative, motivated, and curious learners. Morwell Park Primary School is a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding place to learn and work, where diversity is embraced and every student is encouraged to thrive. Selection Criteria SC1 : Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based problem solving for a range of mental health issues. SC2 : Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based universal and targeted intervention strategies for clients with complex needs. SC3 : Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing. SC4 : Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people. SC5 : Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information. Role Attendance requirement of 4 days per week for this position. Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in finance, human resources and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. Objectives are generally clearly defined; guidelines are broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility includes ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialized professional roles carry a high level of independence and accountability where appropriate. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined by the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students is not typically 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 responsibility remains with a teacher. Responsibilities Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients. Ensure all external providers deliver the required service. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce representative of the community it serves. We value diversity in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The department promotes safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces and offers flexible work arrangements where possible. Reasonable adjustments are provided for staff with disability. Additional recruitment guidance for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates is available from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via email to the department. Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply and may negotiate reduced time fractions on a case-by-case basis depending on operational requirements. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with legal obligations including child safe standards. Further information on the Child Safety Code of Conduct is available at: DE Values The department’s employees commit to upholding the department’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours expected of Victorian public sector employees. Information on the department values is available at: Other Information No additional job description information available. 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 is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment; induction and support programs are provided. Detailed information on terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s HR website. Be careful with applying details: do not provide bank or credit card information. Do not transfer money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr