Expression of interest–

Learning and Wellbeing Advisor

Moree Position No 174304

Expressions of interest are invited from permanent employees interested in relieving in the position of SEO2,Learning and Wellbeing Advisor, Moreewith the Educational Services team, position number 174304.This position is available Terms 2 and 3, 2016.

The position involves supporting the delivery of a range of Learning and Wellbeing services and programs to enhance student wellbeing and to meet the needs of a diverse range of students, including Aboriginal students, students with disability and/or additional learning needs and those at risk of disengaging.

An expression of interest addressing the selection criteria, of no more than two pages in length should be submitted to Traci Prendergast, Learning and Wellbeing Coordinator by 4pm Thursday 31 March2016.

Statement of duties

  • Advising and supporting schools, principals and teachers to meet the needs of students with diverse and complex learning and engagement needs, including school attendance, child protection, disability and cultural identity.
  • Coordinating effective learning and engagement service provision, resource coordination and maximisation to support schools to meet the diverse learning needs of their students such as discipline, attendance, school safety and response, student support placements and Home School Liaison.
  • Working cooperatively with the Learning and Wellbeing Coordinator and a multi-disciplinary team to support planning of priorities and achievement of targets.
  • Monitoring and maintaining effective mechanisms for high quality professional development, support and supervision for non-specialist and specialist staff in the learning and wellbeing team.
  • Planning and coordinating programs to address the needs of students with complex learning and support needs including school attendance, child protection, disability and cultural identity.
  • Promoting parent and community participation and involvement in education and effective interagency collaboration.
  • Coordinating and delivering professional learning and support for schools to enable responsive approaches to meet the learning and wellbeing needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to contribute to the development of inclusive school cultures and practices.
  • Preparing reports, briefings and ministerial correspondence and effective and efficient management of records and where relevant school counselling files.

Selection criteria

  • Teaching qualifications and recent school based experience. *
  • Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated skills to facilitate change and build capacity through the delivery of learning and wellbeing service provision.
  • High level knowledge of and ability to manage and support students with diverse and complex learning wellbeing needs including school attendance, child protection, disability and cultural identity.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Current driver’s licence and ability to engage in travel between work sites.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the values of public education.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.

Expressions of interest must be endorsed by the applicant’s current supervisor and include the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor. This should be recorded on the cover page as below.

For further information contact Traci Prendergast on 6755 5939.

* Note: Certain classifications of NSBTS positions require “recent school-based experience” (for example, Senior Education Officers). However, for a temporary appointment of up to 6 months, the hiring manager may exercise the discretion to waive this eligibility requirement.

Best Practice Guide: Merit selection and filling of vacancies

October 2015


Please complete all sections of this form. This document should be signed by your principal/manager, then emailed as a pdf attachment (together with your application addressing the selection criteria) to no later than 4pm on Thursday 31 March 2016.

Position applied for
Learning and Wellbeing Advisor Moree Position 174304
Applicant details
First name
Family name
Home address
Departmental email / .
Departmental serial no.
Work phone / Mobile
Current workplace
Current position
Contact details for two referees
Current principal/manager
Departmental email
Work phone / Mobile
Second referee
Position
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Qualifications
Employment history (Include details of positions held and period of employment)
Endorsement of current principal/manager
I have discussed this expression of interest with the applicant and will release him/her to the Tamworth Educational Services team if he/she is successful in gaining this position.
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Attach a maximum of 2 pages addressing the position criteria