About Mernda Central College
Mernda Central P-12 School operates under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project. Under the PPP model, the college has been financed, designed and constructed by the private sector to high contractual standards over 25 years, allowing Principals and teachers to focus on student learning, rather than asset management. The College is located on 70 Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda in the City of Whittlesea. Programs cater for students in Prep to Year 12. Our state of the art facility provide the very best in contemporary educational design and promote active student-centred learning through the creation of adaptable, functional spaces. Our College provides access to an education that is seamless from Prep right through to Year 12 and is divided in to three schools: Junior School for Prep to Year 4 students, Middle School for Year 5 to Year 8 Students, and Senior School for Year 9 to Year 12 students. The College provides access to an education of the highest quality for the young people of Mernda. The students are at the centre of all that we do. They are engaged through stimulating, relevant and inspiring educational experiences that ignite a life-long passion for learning and a strong community connectedness. The College upholds high expectations of all. Inspirational teaching and quality learning is the cornerstones of our school, and we have an outstanding team who support and challenge students to achieve their full potential. Staff provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for all students. Teachers and students work in Learning Communities to create flexible teaching options and to better cater for the individual needs of all students. All teachers adopt a shared responsibility for all students within the Learning Community. All teachers and support staff work hard to provide a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st Century designs, including ICT rich environments and Personalised Learning for all students. Mernda Central College has exemplary programs and is seen as a prominent school in the areas of STEM, sport, literacy and numeracy, together with Japanese language, visual arts, performing arts and music performance. The aquatic centre is operated by Kings Swim and they provide an outstanding facility for the students to participate in an extensive swimming program. The curriculum and teaching strategies at the college, encourage our students to have high expectations of themselves and their work, and to produce their best. The School's Student Leadership system at Mernda Central College provides students from all year levels with leadership training and skill development, and there are many opportunities to experience positions of responsibility. Our students relish the opportunity to make decisions, take on responsibility and have an input into the direction of the college. The college has been designed as a community hub and we encourage community use and additional community facilities and programs through a partnership with the YMCA, CERES and Spotless. The relationships between the staff, students, parents and the community is a fundamental strength of Mernda Central College. Parent involvement and participation in a variety of college activities is a significant feature of our college life. There is a common community interest to work towards the provision of quality education for students at Mernda Central Community.
Our Vision: Mernda Central College empowers all members of the college community to aim high, show respect, behave safely and value our community.
Our Mission: To provide opportunities for all members to work collaboratively to access a seamless, personalised and innovative education. To build a safe and supportive learning environment wherein all members are motivated and challenged to pursue interests and pathways to achieve their full potential. To operate as a community hub to promote the development of connected, curious and tolerant global citizens.
What you’ll do
- Deliver professional support service/s in a school/s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise
- Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risk
- Work collaboratively with the school to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers
- Demonstrate leadership and provide professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes
- Liaise with external service providers where necessary to provide support to students
- Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year
- Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.
The details
- Part time position,0.8 FTE
- Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Salary of Education support class level 1 range 4 ($90,522.00 FTE)
- Located in Mernda, VIC
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues
- Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs
- Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing
- Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people
- Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people
- Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Next Steps
Interested? Please view the full position description and selection criteria, and apply here.
For further information about the position or application process, please contact Mernda Central College at (03) 8776 9600 or email [email protected]. Applications close on 27 May 2024.