Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2028 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1436655 Job posted: 16/09/2024 Closes: 06/10/2024 Occupation: Education and Training Classification: Leading Teacher Range 3 Job duration: From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2028 Contact: Adele Gregson | 0428 826 812 Reference: 1436655 Occupation: Education and Training Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Selection CriteriaSC1 `Content of teaching and learning'. Demonstrated ability to inform and influence the work of others involved in the engagement, mental health, wellbeing or learning of children and young people.SC2 `Teaching practice'. Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies relating to mental health, wellbeing or learning.SC3 `Assessment and reporting of student learning'. Demonstrated ability to support a student's mental health, wellbeing or learning by developing and maintaining connection with external services.SC4 `Interaction with the school community'. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of capability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, other employees and the broader school community to focus on student learning, wellbeing and engagement.SC5 `Professional requirements'. Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate by gaining buy-in and ownership for ideas, gaining agreement to proposals, or involving experts or other third parties to strengthen a case.RoleThe Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System highlighted that primary schools provide opportunities to identify children with mental health and wellbeing challenges, who can then be referred to treatment, care and support.The Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative is being expanded to every government and low-fee non-government primary school in Victoria. Scaling up across the state from 2023, by 2026 every primary school will be able to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to implement a whole-school approach to wellbeing.The Department of Education has been piloting the Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative in Victorian schools since 2020 in partnership with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. Evaluation of this pilot initiative has shown that 95 per cent of Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders consider the Mental Health in Primary Schools model has improved their school's capacity to support students' mental health and wellbeing needs.Participating schools receive funding to employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, a qualified teacher, to work across the school to implement a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing for students, staff and families based on a broad knowledge of the needs of the school community.The role of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader is to:build capability of the whole school with regard to mental health and wellbeing (identification, promotion and prevention),provide support to staff to better identify and support students with mental health needs,establish clear pathways for referral for students requiring assessment and intervention, and monitor and evaluate student progress.The role provides a proactive focus for the promotion and prevention of mental health and wellbeing through assessment and implementation of context-relevant programs, approaches and initiatives based on a broad and extensive knowledge of the needs of the school.The Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader role is not a clinical role and is not designed for direct intervention. The role is seen as a key conduit in creating referral pathways once a teacher or other staff member identifies a concern in the classroom.Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders are provided training in mental health literacy, supporting emerging needs, and building school capacity and receive ongoing support and professional development through structured and regular Learning Communities Training is developed and facilitated by the Faculty of Education at University of Melbourne, supported by Murdoch Children's Research Institute.ResponsibilitiesOperating in collaboration with their school, leadership and wellbeing team where relevant, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader will:Promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, staff and familiesSupport teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategies, interventions and programs and build mental health literacy to identify and support primary school students with mental health concerns.Collaborate with school staff to inform, influence and provide input into teaching and learning relating to mental health and wellbeing. Provide support to schools staff and classroom teachers to build their capabilities to embed mental health into the classroom.Work with school leadership and wellbeing teams to embed whole school approaches to mental health into school planning and strategic processes. Coordinate clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention.Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students.Contribute to the school's existing wellbeing team.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 [email protected] Safe StandardsVictorian 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/policyDE ValuesThe 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/overviewConditions of EmploymentAll 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.aspxVIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.Location ProfileBimbadeen Heights Primary School is committed to providing high quality education and an environment for learning where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential intellectually, socially, and personally. The Bimbadeen Heights Primary School vision describes the aspirations of our school community and is to provide quality education that establishes the foundation for successful life-long learning.Our core values reflect the belief that an effective school is one that embeds student safety and wellbeing throughout all school practices. The focus on developing positive, supportive relationships between all members of the school community is a key component in our teaching of these values. Our school values are:Respect for self, others, property and the environment is shown when people speak and act towards each other with courtesy, consideration, care and appreciation.Resilience is demonstrated when there is the capacity to recover confidently from difficulties with persistence and optimistic thinking, actions, and attitude.Integrity is shown through an attitude of fairness and honesty that requires a sincere, truthful relationship between members of the school community.Compassion is shown when all members of the school community embrace diversity through demonstrating a kind, caring, and understanding attitude and a willingness to help others.These core values are supported by the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework, the Respectful Relationships program, and the Berry Street Education Model.We encourage and enjoy family participation in all aspects of school life to foster a positive partnership in learning. The excellence of our reputation is built largely on the quality of the relationships we have built between all stakeholders and our warm and welcoming atmosphere is often commented on. Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is located in the suburb of Mooroolbark, within the North-Eastern Victoria Region, Outer Eastern Melbourne Area. The school shares close links with neighbouring primary and secondary schools within the Lilydale District Network.In 2024, the school has an enrolment of 518 students with 40 students classified as EAL (English as an Additional Language), 64 students identified as socially disadvantaged and 5 students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. The school is structured in single year level classes. We have a strong inclusion program with a Leading Teacher of Disability Inclusion who provides support for school staff, students, and families, with 22 students supported under the Program for Students with Disabilities or a Disability Inclusion Profile. The school¿s overall socio-economic profile reflects a Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index of 0.3139 places the school in the `low-medium¿ range for overall socio-economic profile. The school¿s overall socio-economic profile shows an increasing trend over the past 5 years, with overall lower levels of social-economic disadvantage.The school facilities include 16 permanent and 10 portable classrooms, an Art room, Chinese Language room, Performing Arts room, two instrumental music rooms, a canteen and library. The school¿s hall is used during school hours for assemblies, incursions and specialist physical education classes and outside hours for local sporting groups and associations through established school council hire agreements. An accredited out of school hours care program operates from a large additional portable building. The school grounds include multiple surfaced playing areas as well as a large, grassed oval, running track and three playgrounds for student recreational and sporting activities.Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is a dynamic learning environment where teachers work in teams, to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum utilising evidence-based best practices to ensure every student¿s individual learning needs are met. We maximise the learning potential of students through a data informed, differentiated approach to teaching and learning and the addition of extension, support, and a range of extra-curricular programs, catering for the full range of individual differences. The school curriculum reflects the Victorian Curriculum framework, with specialist programs offered in Performing Arts, Physical Education, Visual Art, Languages (Chinese Mandarin) and classroom programs in the Library and Digital Technologies spaces. Programs are enhanced through the delivery of a wide range of enrichment programs including opportunities for students to participate in student excellence programs and develop leadership skills.Our school is committed to meeting the current and future needs of our students by developing knowledge, skills, and resilience to be successful global citizens. Information technology is well-resourced and incorporated across the curriculum to help broaden and deepen student learning. Our school provides safe, orderly, and structured learning environments for our students where we cater for the different learning styles and needs of each child.In 2024, our school staffing profile comprises 40 teachers, including part-time and full-time classroom and specialist teachers, two intervention teachers, three Primary Mathematics Specialist teachers, one Leading Teacher of Disability Inclusion and School Improvement, two Learning Specialists, and a Principal and an Assistant Principal. Educational Support Staff members including a Business Manager, two administration staff, two school counsellors, one teacher support staff member, and eleven integration aides. We are seeking a Leading Teacher to complement our school, who possesses a high work ethic, who is calm, well organised and innovative, and can work effectively in a team environment. We are looking for someone who will work positively with the principal, the school¿s Leadership team, all staff, students and parents/carers of the school, who will live our vision and values, and will be an asset to our community. We seek a committed person, with excellent inter-personal skills, and uses current research to drive school improvement efforts with a passion for supporting student mental health and wellbeing. If you possess the knowledge, skills and genuine commitment to supporting students¿ mental health and wellbeing, along with the ability to drive improvement in wellbeing outcomes at Bimbadeen, we encourage you to apply. You are strongly encouraged to attend a tour of our school prior to applying so you can submit a well-informed application. School tours will be held on Thursday 19 September at 4:30pm and Friday 20 September at 9am. Please contact our school office on 9726 9989 to register for a tour. Our School¿s Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plans, along with school policies are available on our website https://www.bimbadeenheightsps.vic.edu.au/ Interested applicants are welcome to contact Adele Gregson, Principal, on 9726 9989 to discuss our school in further detail.

Group General Manager - Support Services

Country Fire Authority, Melbourne, Eastern Metropolitan

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / Fixed Term - Full Time Organisation: Country Fire Authority Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Executive Management Reference: VG/1819004 Job posted: 11/09/2024 Closes: 26/09/2024 Occupation: Executive Management Classification: See Advertisement Job duration: Fixed Term - Full Time Contact: Dean Unkles - Peter William Partners | [email protected] Reference: VG/1819004 Occupation: Executive Management Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan •Reports to CEO, member of executive team •3 divisions; Infrastructure, People & Culture, Health Safety & Wellbeing (229 FTE) •Remuneration range; PESES 2Country Fire Authority (CFA)The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the largest volunteer-based fire and emergency services organisations in the world. Operating state-wide across 1,211 brigades our more than 51,000 volunteers and 897 full-time equivalent staff support CFA's vision to work together with communities to keep Victorians safe from fire and other emergencies. Our mission is to protect lives and property.Group General Manager, Support Services Reporting to the CEO, the GGM Support Services (GGMSS) is an integral member of the executive leadership team with responsibility for leading three critical functions; Infrastructure Services, People & Culture, Health Safety & Wellbeing. The services offered by these teams are foundational to ensuring CFA is a great place to volunteer and work.Leadership of the Infrastructure Services team includes Land, Building and Asset Management, Personal Protective Equipment, and Environmental Services. A strong focus for the team is maturing the Whole of Asset Life Plan and Capital Delivery Program. The GGMSS will ensure delivery of the board endorsed Health, Safety Injury Recovery and Wellbeing Strategy. The HSW division promotes a zero tolerance safety culture through strong governance, systems, processes and reporting. The People & Culture team delivers the full suite of HR services and is leading the Culture Review Implementation Plan; Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Child Safety Action Plan.We seek an established executive with demonstrated capacity to deliver corporate services functions of similar scale and complexity, preferably in an emergency services or volunteer-based organisation. You will bring a strong customer service approach, along with a compliance focus, that improves business processes and enabling systems to deliver good public administration outcomes. Humanistic and relationship based, you'll engage internal and external stakeholders and lead the Support Services team the majority of whom are located in Burwood head office with an expectation of regular travel to district and regional offices and to fire brigade events to engage with staff and volunteers. You will work closely with members of the CFA Board including as the executive sponsor of three Board sub-committees.The successful applicant must also satisfy the National Police Records Check, Working With Children Checks and may be required to undergo pre-employment security checks.How to ApplyCandidate Briefing Pack, Position description and CFA 2022-23 Annual Report can be obtained online by visiting www.peterwilliampartners.com/job-applications/Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Briefing Pack, PD and Annual Report prior to queries/applications. Applications must include resume and one page cover letter outlining your expression of interest and relevant expertise, attached as MS Word or PDF, to be submitted via [email protected] close: 5pm AEST Tuesday 24th September 2024Applications close: 5pm AEST Thursday 26th September 2024Peter William Partners have been exclusively retained by CFA to deliver this executive search. Any unsolicited applications will be redirected to Peter William Partners and managed via the campaign. Applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid working visa. Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged.If you experience any difficulty in lodging your application, please contact: [email protected]