State Government Of Victoria, Australia | Director Of Wellbeing & Engagement - Es 2-6 | Victoria

Director of Wellbeing & Engagement - ES 2-6 Job posted: 25/11/2024 Location: North East Region | Shepparton Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1454251 Selection Criteria Whole school wellbeing leadership (i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary wellbeing program leadership of a school or college.
(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
Financial, managerial and administrative ability (i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills, including building and recruiting an effective staffing profile for outstanding wellbeing outcomes.
Planning, policy and program development and review (i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student wellbeing with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student wellbeing outcomes.
(ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department of Education policies to a high level.
(iii) Highly developed strategic planning skills in development of wellbeing goal in Annual Implementation Plan (AIP).
Leadership of staff and students (i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
(ii) Lead staff in development and use of high-level, robust wellbeing systems, policies, procedures and processes for effective student wellbeing outcomes.
Interpersonal and communication skills (i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group, cohort and community contexts.
(ii) Demonstrated capacity to lead, manage and develop qualified Allied Health professionals in schools.
(iii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
(iv) An ability to work with whole school community to develop strong wellbeing in partnership with the teaching and learning environment.
School specific criteria Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively lead whole school improvement initiatives in Wellbeing & Engagement.
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Role The Director of Wellbeing works closely with the Assistant Principal for Student Engagement & Connectedness and reports directly to the principal.
The Director of Wellbeing will have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's wellbeing program.
In exercising this responsibility, the Director of Wellbeing will have the authority to make significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility (Wellbeing) within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget.
The Director of Wellbeing will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.
The role seeks to place the Director of Wellbeing as a direct conduit to building communication, congruence and strategic planning between senior leadership and college allied health professionals.
Leading wellbeing and engagement across the college includes duties: Management of wellbeing team, including allied health, MHP, attendance and engagement staff.
Leading the development of nuanced wellbeing systems, processes and policies that inform broader wellbeing intervention across the college.
Ensuring an embedded whole school approach to wellbeing, using the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework: Primary prevention (tier 1): supports for all students, staff and settings.
Secondary prevention (tier 2): additional specialised group systems for students with at-risk behaviour.
Tertiary prevention (tier 3): specialised, individualised systems for students with high-risk behaviour, provided in addition to primary and secondary prevention.
Providing professional supervision to wellbeing team members.
Leading the development of new Wellbeing Placement Student program, inclusive of conduit role between partnered tertiary institutions and task supervision of all allied health placements.
Leading implementation of Mental Health reform for context of college.
Monitoring procedures for record-keeping, decision making and ongoing tracking in relation to student wellbeing, behaviours and attendance.
Reviewing and making recommendations on our health curriculum with respect to Respectful Relationships, Mental Health, and Social Emotional Learning.
An education support class role at this range is a senior member of School leadership, accountable for multiple key areas or functions for the school(s), including the achievement of established school objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Who May Apply Required Applicants must be qualified in a relevant allied health field.
Qualification(s) in social work preferred with eligibility in AASW membership required.
For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA.
For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Post Graduate qualification(s) in Leadership, Strategy and/or management.
Multiple years of experience working in and/or with, Victorian public secondary schools.
A current Working with Children Check.
Experience facilitating a wellbeing placement student program in a participating secondary school.
Corporate work experience in the DE's regional/ Area based teams, in delivery of relevant mental health and wellbeing reforms, programs and initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Location Profile Cobram Secondary College is growing! We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Director of Wellbeing & Engagement Worker to join our team of dedicated staff and happy students! They MUST have a university qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth Work.
This position is 0.6 Time Fraction (3 days per week).
We offer: Work & life balance in beautiful surroundings.
Dedicated mentor for new staff to ensure they settle into the school and community.
Ongoing professional learning opportunities and career pathways.
Collegiate and welcoming staff.
Assistance to locate housing.
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