About Newcomb Secondary College
Newcomb Secondary College provides a vibrant and modern education that has a future‑focused curriculum and holistic student well‑being support. Established in 1969, the college takes pride in its rich history and its commitment to creating positive pathways for young people in Geelong. With over 500 students in Years 7 to 12, the school offers a broad range of individualised goals and meets student needs through well‑resourced literacy and numeracy supports and an emphasis on student voice and career action plans. The college has an outstanding range of VCE, VCE‑VM, and VET subjects, as well as offering School‑Based Apprenticeships that build successful individual pathways for students. Partnerships with local tertiary institutions, the Gordon and Deakin Universities, ensure that students benefit greatly from well‑developed and innovative programs.
The college is proud to have been the first Australian‑based school to offer a P‑Tech Programme, which enables students to participate in corporate partner‑supported pathways to learning and employment within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related industries.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated ability to support the general well‑being of students and the school community aligned with school wide trauma informed practice.
* Demonstrated experience in delivering care through various health, counselling, well‑being and therapeutic services to a school.
* Ability to support the school community to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programmes to support students.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as liaise effectively with a wide range of providers in the wider community.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.
* Demonstrated understanding of Department of Education policies and procedures specific to Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting and Information Sharing.
Role
Operating as part of our Wellbeing Team, you will:
* Work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Leader, the Wellbeing Team and Student Support team members to ensure that student needs are met with appropriate intervention in a timely manner.
* Participate in all team meetings with regards to referral discussions and share best practice.
* Receive and act on referrals.
* Be adept at counselling support for students and case management.
* Develop meaningful case plans and goal setting with students.
* Manage crises effectively when needed.
* Keep relevant, professional and up‑to‑date case notes on identified students to monitor progress and develop robust support plans.
* Advocate for students where appropriate and facilitate further external referrals, acting as a conduit between the young person and the services they wish/need to access.
* Follow Department of Education Wellbeing practice, protocol and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the student, teachers, caregivers and other relevant services, including the use of interventions such as Behaviour Support Plans, Re‑engagement Plans, Safety Plans, Gender‑Affirmation Plans and group‑based interventions.
* Liaise with families, carers and workers regarding the students well‑being needs, involving:
o Phone contact
o Parent meetings
o Attending care team meetings and other professional networks to support the student
* Develop and implement targeted group interventions (including therapeutic interventions) to identified students.
* Promote and facilitate pro‑social activities and services, both within the school and in partnership with wider community agencies and support services, including:
o Lunchtime activities
o Celebration days/events
o Whole School Information sessions
o Supporting Student‑led assembly presentations
* Design and deliver small‑group programmes to create happier, healthier and more resilient students.
* Establish effective relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child with empathy and consistency.
* Support teachers to understand and respond to student well‑being needs.
* Serve as a resource for teachers to build their capacity in the identification and development of educational, social and emotional supports to assist students who are vulnerable or have additional needs.
* Support student/staff requests for assistance in the application of reasonable adjustments and modifications.
* Act in accordance with DE Child Safe Standards, including Mandatory Reporting legislation.
* Perform other duties appropriate to the classification, at the Principal's discretion.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. 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. We provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child‑safe environments. 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. See the child safety code of conduct:
DE Values
Employees commit to upholding the Department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Information on the Department values is available at
Conditions of Employment
* 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; induction and support programmes will be provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Qualifications Required
* Suitable qualifications in social work or equivalent; Social Workers must be eligible for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) membership.
* Relevant experience to the role.
* Working with Children Check.
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