Selection Criteria
SC 1 Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of student wellbeing interventions, programs and policies that address the social, emotional and
educational needs of students in a supported inclusion setting.
SC 2 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.
SC 3 Demonstrated ability to provide information, advice and support to teachers and families responsible for the management of students experiencing wellbeing issues that are impacting on their learning outcomes.
SC 4 Knowledge of a range of assessments, capacity to undertake these and provide feedback to teachers, identifying barriers to learning and recommendations to improve
learning outcomes.
Please note: this is advertised as a full time position but the school is prepared to negotiate a time fraction of no less than 0.6 for a suitable candidate.
Role
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Develop and demonstrate a clear understanding of DE policies and procedures to inform supports for students, including an understanding of the Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
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Collaborate with teachers, allied health and Education Support Staff to develop, implement and monitor Tier 2 behaviour support strategies.
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Co-facilitate Tier 3 Behaviour Support Meetings with leadership to include classroom teachers and allied health staff.
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Conduct functional behaviour assessments to develop and implement proactive, individualised behaviour support plans (BSPs). Continuously review and refine BSPs to match evolving student needs.
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Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies (where required) to promote positive partnerships and promote consistency between school and home.
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Conduct professional learning for staff to support with implementation of student Behaviour Support Plans
Responsibilities
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Work within the school based wellbeing team.
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Build positive rapport with members of the school community
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Liaise with DI Leader, Wellbeing /SWPBS Leader and APs.
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Review individual behaviour data trackers and Compass Chronicles.
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Maintain accurate and professional written documentation.
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Monitor implementation of Function Based interventions.
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Continually monitor effectiveness of Tier 2 and 3 processes and practices to ensure these best meet the needs of students, staff and families.
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Maintain current knowledge and practice of DE policies including Restraint and Seclusion, Disability Inclusion, SWPBS Framework, OH&S Guidelines and Child Safety Standards.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 (see Workplace 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
[email protected]
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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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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.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Are you ready for a change in 2026 and looking for a rewarding and challenging professional opportunity? Would you like to be a part of a team that values a positive, supportive and inclusive environment? Do you have high expectations for yourself, your team, your school and your students? Are you ready to contribute to a dynamic school that is building the future of education in the Brookfield area?
Are you willing to give your best, every day, to our school community? If this sounds like you then Binap Primary School, Brookfield may have a role for you!
Location Profile - Located on Wurundjeri land, Binap Primary School is a new school in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The school opened in January 2024 and is in the suburb of Brookfield which is within the City of Melton.
Binap Primary School is within 30 minutes' drive of Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury and Melbourne's western suburbs.
Our current enrolment is 430 students.
We are a Supported Inclusion School (SIS), which is a mainstream school with additional professional capabilities and facilities designed to cater for a higher than usual proportion of students with disability.
What we expect from our education support staff team:
We are looking for unique ES staff who will fit in as part of our developing team. Our ES Staff will:
- be motivated, dedicated and hard working
- work together as part of a professional learning team
- be supported by a strong leadership team
- have high expectations for themselves and their students
- will provide high quality differentiated teaching within our instructional model
- help us to build a positive culture at our school.
