Occupation: Education and training
Reference: 1529908
Selection Criteria
* SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others
* SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
* SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
* SC5 Demonstrated capacity to engage stakeholders, students, parents, staff, external supports, when coordinating health and wellbeing initiatives.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in finance, human resources and other support functions. Responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines are broad and day‐to‐day direction minimal. Provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialized professional roles carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives. Supports educational services but does not include duties of teaching.
Responsibilities
Student Health Promotions
* Develop Student Medical/Health Support Plans in conjunction with student families as directed by relevant DET Policies, including liaising with care teams (e.g. GPs, RCH) as required
* Communicating the medical needs of students with classroom teachers, and Year Level Coordinators (YLCs) and other staff, as appropriate, prior to special events (e.g. camps, excursions) for required adjustments and non‐compliant medical/health support plans.
* At the direction of AP/SAP be prepared to attend events that involve a high risk of injury for students with complex needs
* Administrative duties to comply with recording and storing of student information
* Work collaboratively with the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team (SEWT) to advise on professional learning related to School‐wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) from a health lens
* Work collaboratively with the year level teams in the creation of student resources on health‐related issues (e.g. use of drugs and alcohol, vaping, sexual education) for implementation in the homegroup curriculum
* Lead parent information sessions on key health areas, as needed
* Support students who are seeing an external medical practitioner in relation to their medical health with individual support sessions
* Maintain connections with external support agencies in relation to a student's medical health.
* Provide 1:1 individual education/support for areas of health concern highlighted by SEWT/YLCs/AP
* Refer Tier 3 students and/or students who need additional wellbeing support to Student Wellbeing Coordinator (SWC)/Mental Health Practitioner (MHP).
* When necessary, work with YLCs, SWC, and MHP to support attendance strategies for students with health‐related barriers including engaging with external support where necessary to promote regular attendance.
* Develop and review Student Safety Plans as required.
* Assist with complex student medical needs, as required.
* Be visible and approachable by staff and students during school hours.
* Coordinate the Pasco Campus Breakfast Club Program with the support of the Student Leaders, including the ordering of food and supplies via Woolworths and Food Bank and provide training to breakfast club volunteers.
* Attend Year Level Assemblies to promote community health services.
* Maintain Community Health Service displays at both campuses.
* Coordinate the Immunisation Program for Year 7 and 10 students while adhering to DET guidelines, contractuals and communicating the DET Schools Privacy Policy.
* Assist the Curriculum Leader with VCAA Special Provisions for health‐related issues, as required.
Staff Training & Development
* Provide training to staff on health topics as required.
* Run professional learning sessions including termly PL week sessions for staff linked to health and the impact on learning.
* Oversee ASCIA Anaphylaxis e‐training and registration for all newly appointed staff without valid training with the support of the Strategic Assistant Principal (SAP) including maintaining verifiers qualification to correctly verify staff use of autoinjector devices within 30 days of eTraining.
* Oversee all required staff first aid training by referring to the Department's Mandatory Staff Training guidance including other staff first aid training identified by the Principal with the support of the SAP.
* Coordinate and promote annual staff flu shots ensuring compliance arrangements are met for onsite providers.
* Maintain the WHS Staff Training Register including ensuring compliance from all staff in accordance to the DET Mandatory Training Register. This includes first aid training, OH&S, excursion LearnED, etc.
* Liaise with Campus Principals and/or relevant Principals to ensure staff member training compliance.
Administration
* Undertake all relevant administration duties, including accurate documentation of case notes and program outcomes.
* Complete record keeping on the school system (Compass) when a student engages for health advice/support.
* Undertake administration duties associated with small group work activities.
* Student filing system to be updated each year and archiving procedures to be in line with relevant policies.
* Ensure student meetings are communicated to the Attendance Officers.
* Ensure all engaged providers/allied health workers meet the OH&S compliance requirements prior to attending onsite.
* Ensure all programmes and interventions align with Departmental frameworks and school strategic priorities.
* Attend all relevant professional development sessions, staff meetings and other events as required throughout the year.
Other Duties
* As directed by Business Manager and College Principal.
Who May Apply
Qualification in health promotion, public health, nutrition, or similar or relevant experience in the field highly regarded.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
Child Safe Standards
* All staff members are required to comply with Child Safety Code of Conduct and participate in child safety training.
Location Profile
This position is based at Williamstown High School, Williamstown, Victoria.
Applications close Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11.59pm
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