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Form of workThe Northern College of the Arts & Technology, (NCAT) caters for Year 10-12 and tertiary students in Melbourne's North and across Melbourne seeking a specialised education in the Visual Arts, Design, Photography, Performing Arts or Trades and Technologies. As well as being a government Senior College it is also an RTO running over 26 VET programs from Certificate II to IV and Diploma level.
From Year 10 students can choose to follow an Arts or a Technology stream including a VET program and then continue to specialize at Years 11 and 12 where they can do VCE, VET or a variety of specialist integrated VCE Vocational Major programs. Tertiary students can do Certificate IV programs in Music, Sound Production, Design, Visual Arts, Photography and Photo Imaging as well as the IV in Musical Instrument Making and Repair for which NCAT is the sole training provider in Australia. The college also runs the Diploma of Visual Arts & Diploma of Photography & Photo Imaging.
As well as running programs for its own full-time students, NCAT is also a regional provider of VET training to nearly 800 students from 80 other state and private schools that come for training one day per week.
NCAT has specialist Arts facilities includes purpose-built studios for drawing, photography, painting, sculpture, printmaking, fabric and textiles disciplines as well as Apple Mac labs. In the area of Music NCAT has 10 fully equipped music practice rooms, 2 midi labs, its own industry level music recording studio, large Music recital room and a performing arts centre.
The college is a recognized leader in Technology Education with Leading School status. Its VET programs are highly regarded for the quality and innovativeness of the delivery and the close links with industry. NCAT has unique $17 million trades and technology facilities including a $12m Trade Training Centre, with extensive sustainable and renewable energy areas for green-specific skill development. Facilities include extensive workshop for automotive, building & construction, engineering, electrotechnology, furniture/wood, integrated technologies/ robotics & telecommunications, musical instrument making & repair and plumbing.
Overview of NCAT https://youtu.be/mQIOejWVOQM
- Demonstrated experience in assessing wellbeing issues and providing counselling support to young people with a range of needs.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people including referral to a range of specialist services as required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish a constructive rapport with young people, especially students at risk of not completing their secondary studies.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication and networking skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other staff and agencies beyond the school setting.
- Capacity to work with the Wellbeing Team to help organise and deliver wellbeing programs to young people.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to keep records, write reports and prioritise workflow.
The Youth Support Worker will work closely with the lead Youth Support Worker, Mental Health Practitioner and Student Wellbeing Team to provide wellbeing support to students and assist in planning and delivering whole school wellbeing programs to students. The position is for three days per week (0.6).Hours are 8.30-4.36pm negotiable.
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.
1. Support students on issues relating to school refusal, chronic absenteeism, mental health, homelessness and other issues impacting on successful completion of studies.
2. Liaise closely with the Senior Youth Support Worker in dealing with student issues and referrals to MHP or outside agencies.
3. Work with the Health and Wellbeing team to plan and deliver Whole School Wellbeing programs to students.
4. Liaise with outside services as appropriate to assist students and link them with the service.
5. Participate in and assist with lunchtime activities for young people.
6. Work as part of a Student Wellbeing Team on student wellbeing and support policies and procedures.
7. Attend weekly Student Wellbeing Meetings and other meetings as required.
8. Maintain detailed records and a working diary of students seen and contacted.
9. Other duties as directed by the Assistant Principal & Principal.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au
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
Youth Worker must have relevant qualifications and experience in Youth Support. Please address the selection criteria and include a detailed CV with three referees.
- 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
