Wellbeing Officer

Department of Education Victoria – Benalla VIC 3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Benalla P-12 College is located in the Rural City of Benalla which is ideally located close to the Victorian snowfields and the major centres of Wangaratta and Shepparton. The town is surrounded by quality wineries and a variety of natural environments, with the Murray River only an hour away. Melbourne is easily reached in two hours along the Hume Freeway and the Melbourne to Wodonga railway line also runs through the city. Benalla P-12 College was established in January 2013 as a result of the merger of all four government schools in Benalla. The College has a student population of approximately 870. We provide a vibrant teaching and stimulating learning environment that commences with Grade Prep and continues through the secondary years to VCE and VCAL. Our College structure from 2025 will have 3 separate sites across the town: Each site has an Assistant Principal and there is also a College Principal. The Benalla P-12 College vision is to ensure that every child learns and is prepared for the future through a commitment to excellence in teaching, high expectations and positive relationships in a safe and inclusive environment. Our College values of Respect, Responsibility, High Expectations and Integrity also drive our work and focus. We provide our students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through a range of programs and formal leadership positions available on each campus. We recognise that a safe and orderly learning environment and high expectations are essential elements in ensuring that all our students learn and reach their full potential and we achieve this through the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program. Students are well-known by their teachers at Benalla P-12 College, and high priority is placed on student wellbeing. We have a strong team of experienced and effective wellbeing staff to support our students to be at their best and ready to learn each and every day. Staff at Benalla P-12 College work in teams and Professional Learning Communities. They plan collaboratively and use data to inform their teaching practice in line with our evidence based Teaching Cycle. Selection Criteria KSC 1 Demonstrated experience and skills in managing a specific function. KSC 2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area KSC 3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills KSC 4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position KSC 5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area KSC 6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others Role Attendance for duty during school holiday periods is not required for this position. Benalla P-12 College is an inclusive school with a strong focus on the values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and High Expectations. A whole of community approach ensures that staff, students and volunteers work collaboratively to build a vibrant and dynamic school culture where students thrive. The Student Wellbeing Officer is responsible for overseeing all matters pertaining to student welfare on the relevant campus. This person liaises directly with the Campus Assistant Principal in the first instance and also liaises closely with the Principal Class Officer responsible for Student Engagement, School Nurse, Disability Inclusion Coordinator and Sub School Leaders. This person will develop close links with external agencies. The Student Wellbeing Officer also works closely with teachers who have welfare responsibilities including classroom teachers and mentors. Integral to this role is an understanding of the needs of students, as well as the ability to develop welfare programs and management strategies to cater professionally for these needs. Responsibilities Work closely with the Campus Assistant Principal, Sub School Leaders, Mentor teachers and classroom teachers in all matters related to student welfare. Develop special school programs which address the health and personal development needs of students. Work with the school nurse and personnel from external agencies to assist in the management of resolution of welfare issues. Coordinate all referrals to external agencies in all matters related to student welfare. Other duties at the discretion of the Principal. 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 that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au 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. 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: 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: Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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