Student Wellbeing Officer

Selection Criteria

SC1    Demonstrated experience in addressing a range of student wellbeing needs, both through individual counselling and facilitation of small group therapeutic programs.

SC2    Demonstrated experience in working in effective teams and demonstrated experience in developing new initiatives.

SC3    Demonstrated experience in keeping confidential, professional records and case notes.

SC4    Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to network with a wide range of people and support the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.

SC5    Demonstrated ongoing commitment to developing professional understanding and expertise in the area of student wellbeing.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of…