AddressSt Helena Secondary College is a co-educational state secondary school of approx. 1600 students located in leafy Eltham North. St Helena is a recognised high demand school, a reflection of the high esteem in which it is held by the wider community.
The College is a vibrant learning institution with a progressive attitude to change. Our commitment to building teacher capacity has paved the way for a targeted approach to high quality instruction, and the integration of 21st century technology with our teaching and learning model. The College is warm and friendly with traditional values of respect, responsibility and personal best. It has one of the most extensive extra-curricular programs possible with musical bands, arts, performance and sporting opportunities. We have a very high retention rate, with a focus on providing pathways for all our students. Our mantra is “we educate the whole child”, and we aim to develop resilient life-long learners who are able to contribute positively to society. A positive psychology framework and dedication to continuous improvement drives us all to live our motto 'Dare to be Excellent'. We benefit from the active involvement of a large number of parent and alumni volunteers, and see ourselves very much as a community.
SC1 Demonstrated high level of organisation skills and ability to meet timelines.
SC2 Demonstrated high level capacity to liaise with other staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills
SC4 Demonstrated high level capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC5 Experience and knowledge of VCE, VM, VET and tertiary pathways
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
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 staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Qualification
- Cert IV in Career Development (ES staff) or
- a Certificate inCareer Development (Post Grad Certificate for people with a Bachleor Degree)
Student Exits:
- Conduct student exit interviews in line with St Helena and DET exit and transition processes.
- Conduct exit counselling to meet National Youth Participation requirements/regulations and to ensure exiting student has long-term pathways knowledge and support for self-directed decision-making.
- Ensure up-to-date records of student exits and paperwork maintained.
- Liaise with appropriate Mini School, families, students, NMDET and RTOs or other external organisations as required to support students at risk of early school exit.
- Conduct 1-monthly and 6-monthly follow-ups on exited students to ensure on track.
- Assist in tracking all student exit destinations and provide accurate data for the Pathways Team to take to the College Leadership Team.
Pathways Counselling:
- Work with Careers and Work Education Coordinator to counsel Year 12 students (approx. 50%).
- Provide authorative careers counselling on suitable pathway options for students in years 7-9 and 12.
- Liaise with Year Level Managers, Wellbeing and other required staff to counsel at-risk students as required.
- Work with Pathways Team to conduct Year 9 and 10 Pathways Interviews as part of the subject selection process.
- Maintain accurate Pathways counselling records for the student and on Compass.
Professional Knowledge and Practice
- Keep up-to-date with careers education, industry information and tertiary developments e.g. VET, VCAA, VTAC, VCAL, University and TAFE information sessions.
- Attend relevant Career Practitioner seminars with tertiary institutions, BNLLEN, BN Careers Group, DET, etc.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Applications must include:
- a specific response to all of the key selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to no more than 7 pages
- a CV with a summary of experience and qualifications
- the names and contact details including email of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
- a current working with children check card is required (employee)
- 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
