At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student wellbeing through assessments, interventions, and targeted programs.
- Company: Join a new, inclusive school focused on building future leaders.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team in a rapidly growing community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in student support and a passion for wellbeing.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated high level understanding of initiatives in student wellbeing and the capacity to implement these in a school setting.
- Ability to lead and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to support students with various academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs.
- Demonstrated ability to provide assessment and intervention for students with various wellbeing needs.
- Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of others through professional learning activities.
Role
- Conduct risk assessments, implement safety plans, and deliver psychological first aid following critical incidents.
- Run targeted programs focusing on emotional self-regulation, resilience, conflict resolution, and social skills.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement trauma-informed strategies, positive behaviour adjustments, and proactive classroom management.
- Contribute directly to the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and participate in Student Support Group (SSG) meetings.
- Implement school-wide initiatives aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model to promote school connectedness and reduce absenteeism.
Responsibilities
- In consultation with the Student Wellbeing Team, contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of student support processes, policies and structures across the school.
- Implement programs which develop students' social, leadership and problem solving skills, including peer support, peer mediation, supportive friends.
- Substantial knowledge of student risk management, psychological, crisis intervention techniques, strategies.
- Complete risk assessments, safety plans and support plans for students in line with industry best practice.
- Provide professional development & training programs for risk management, safety plans and crisis intervention for teachers, teacher assistants & families and carers.
- Develop and implement intervention programs to support the school curriculum and the needs of identified groups of students.
- Monitor the social, emotional and learning progress of students and, in consultation with teachers and parents, implement appropriate intervention programs.
- Provide or facilitate the provision of counselling and guidance to students who may be self-referred or referred by a teacher or parent.
- Establish and maintain effective networks with external service providers, and assist coordinators, students & families to access those services.
- Develop and implement processes which ensure effective communication of relevant information to staff and parents.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records on relevant students, and contribute appropriate information to the student learning database.
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.
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.
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
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 located 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 440 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.
Applicants should make sure that they address all 5 criteria and include the names of at least 3 referees who will be contacted prior to shortlisting. Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm.
Social Worker in Melbourne employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
