SC1 Qualifications in social work and/or counselling or equivalent, and an ability to deliver comprehensive social work and/or counselling support services to students and families in an educational setting.
SC2 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain detailed confidential data on students.
SC3 Capacity to work as part of a collaborative, professional team and contribute to significantly to the achievements of the team.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity and experience to provide counselling to students and parents individually and in group settings, as well as experience in the delivery of student and family wellbeing services.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks that enhance the provision of effective internal and external services for students at risk.
Attendance is only required during the terms.
- Provision of individual or group counselling support to students and staff
Case management of individual students and liaison with external health professionals
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Liaison with Sub Schools and other relevant staff members in monitoring, advising and supporting students
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Education of school community members in wellbeing areas
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Assist in formulation, implementation and evaluation of student welfare policies
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- Document and record interaction with staff/students in secure manner.
This role contributes to the support of students in a secondary school that identifies itself as being a supportive environment for students. The provision of support and counselling at an individual level and information and advice at the group presentation level are both elements of this role. The development and encouragement of supportive relationships with students, the school community and outside agencies is crucial to success in this position. Requiring a minimum of supervision, the role forms an integral part of a dynamic staff team working collaboratively on the provision of a supportive learning environment.
This position will attend to the duties required within this ES range, the Student Counsellor will provide high-quality advice and support to students, parents and staff at Stawell Secondary College. They will support and comply with DET and the school¿s policies and procedures to best support the wellbeing of students. The Student Counsellor will be responsible in providing individual and small group support and intervention to students to foster the School Values, improve school engagement levels and respond to the social, emotional, and educational needs.
The specific duties will consist of but not limited to:
- Provide high-quality case management and support to students
- Undertake individual and/or group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students to assist them in enhancing their capacity to self-manage their social, emotional, and educational needs.
- Develop and implement DET and Stawell Secondary College¿s policies and procedures to support and foster the wellbeing of students.
- Establish and maintain links with Student Support Services and school leadership, as well as school networks and relevant support agencies with a view to optimize service provision to students.
- Provide advice in the identification and analysis of emerging student wellbeing issues and coordinate specialist advice on the range of appropriate interventions for staff to use in classrooms.
- Actively participate in professional development activities and programs and share knowledge and expertise with other staff.
- Work as a key member of the College Wellbeing and Inclusion Team to ensure uniformity of action and purpose across the school in matters relating to student wellbeing.
Other duties as directed by the Principal Class team.
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
- 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
Stawell Secondary College embraces the values of Participation, Aspiration, Inclusion, Resilience and Respect.
The College serves Stawell and surrounding rural areas. Situated approximately 230 km west-north-west of Melbourne, on the Western Highway to Adelaide, Stawell has a population of approximately 6,000 people and is close to the world-renowned Grampians National Park.
Our school benefits from very strong connections to its community and works closely with its nine feeder primary schools, health agencies and other community services. Stawell Secondary College provides a comprehensive curriculum with a range of pathways to meet the interests and needs of its 330 students. Year 7 and 8 students study a comprehensive program based on the Victorian Curriculum; Years 9 to 10 enable increasing choice of subjects as student progress through the school or enrol from elsewhere. Years 11 and 12 pathways are tailored to student needs, via the Victorian Certificate of Education.
Stawell Secondary College is particularly proud of its Chinese Language program and the links it provides to our primary schools in their delivery of a Chinese language programs. We are actively involved in the Victorian Young Leaders to China (VLYC) program and participate in numerous state-wide competitions. We are very proud of the numerous successful trips to China for our students including in 2024 and again in 2025. We are now preparing another trip to China at the end of Term 1 2027 for another 20 students.
The College has created the opportunity for staff to contribute to the development of an innovative curriculum that reflects 21st century technologies and a culture of collaboration, through Professional Learning Communities.
Social and emotional learning is supported through a vertical home group structure for all students. There is a horizontal student management structure with a year level co-ordinator for each year level. There are also Sub-School managers that oversee the Junior, Middle and Senior sectors. All staff actively work to promote engagement and utilise restorative practice to re-engage students when necessary, and the College is in the first stages of the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework. Student leadership is integral to the success of our school, and this is developed with house leaders, school captains and bus-route leaders.
Sport, music and various forms of competition are offered within the curriculum and can also be pursued as extra-curricular activities. Individuals and teams compete in a range of sports to state level, and our school band and ensembles perform for entertainment in the community. Instrumental music tuition is encouraged and can lead to a number of music certificates.
Progressive recruitment of graduates has enabled the College to develop a balance between new and experienced teachers promoting a culture of positive mentoring relationships and the infusion of new ideas. Stawell Secondary College provides real opportunities for staff to play a leading role in school improvement.
The College has recently reached the end of a $13 million building and renovation program. We now have rejuvenated facilities and grounds that our school community are immensely proud of.
Our website address is www.stawellsc.vic.edu.au
