Student Wellbeing Officer

Department of Education Victoria – Kalkallo VIC 8d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Marra School is a brand‑new dual‑mode special school based in the NWVR in Kalkallo. The school is due to open day one of term 1 in 2026, for students with a mild‑profound intellectual disability, aged 5 to 18 years old. The initial capacity will be for 148 students, moving towards a peak enrolment of 250 students. The school has been designed to help meet increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. It will help students get high quality education close to home. The school will comprise of two learning neighbourhoods, an administration and library building, and a multi‑purpose building including rooms for music, drama, food tech and fitness. There will also be dedicated outdoor spaces including hard courts, play spaces, a sports field and staff car parking. Marra School is a fully inclusive environment, with the students, families, staff and school at the heart of this vibrant community. We are looking for highly motivated staff who understand the complex needs of our incredible students and who embrace the school motto Strength in diversity. The school vision Aspirational education ensuring wellbeing and learning growth for all studentsalso partner with our three school values of Bravery, Resilience and Respect. Staff at Marra will need to demonstrate these three values in their educational approach ensuring that they act with kindness, compassion and integrity and are willing to see beyond the barriers often in place for our students. We are looking for a Wellbeing Officer to support wellbeing practices across the school. The Wellbeing Officer will need strong communication skills, resilience and a big heart. Having a good understanding of wellbeing structures such as care team meetings and the work of DFFH / Orange Door would be highly beneficial. A background in counselling or wellbeing would also be beneficial. In return we can offer you a highly supportive environment with a big focus on staff and student wellbeing. If you think this would be a great fit for you, then we would love to see your application. If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this great opportunity, please contact the Principal, Lindsey Delooze for more information: ***************@Education.vic.gov.au Selection Criteria Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students and the broader school community Demonstrated ability to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment Experience in delivering multi‑tiered wellbeing services within a multi‑disciplinary team Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills Demonstrated knowledge of Department of Education and Training wellbeing policies and procedures Role supporting student attendance, engagement and mental health supporting students in difficult or challenging situations such as during times of grief providing students with referrals to specialist services when required providing pastoral care and guidance to students about values and ethical matters supporting physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students supporting an environment of cooperation and respecting diversity Liaising with external services Responsibilities Manage the design and production of school publications and documents. Provide professional student support services, e.g. therapist and psychological and counselling services. Provide strategic advice on specific support services and their impact on students, school curriculum and services. Manage the use of and access to school resource and reference material. 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: Other Information All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programmes provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Applications should be attached as one PDF document, including your cover letter, CV (including 3 relevant referees and your key selection criteria) 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 will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. 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