Job Description
Location: North West Region | Bendigo
Job type: Part time / From 30/0+/2026 - 27/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1432664
Location Profile
Heathcote Primary School is located in an attractive rural setting on the Northern Highway approximately 100 km north of Melbourne. The area continues to grow as people seek out a `tree change¿ and settle in the lovely country in the area. Our current enrolment is 145 students and growing! Our bush setting includes garden areas, shaded playground equipment, a fenced basketball court, oval and passive recreation areas which support a range of playing styles at break times. We have our own mountain bikes which can be accessed at break times by the students.
The school has an administration block, Digital Technology room, Art room and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen. Our Library and Music classes are taught in a multipurpose room known as `The Gallery¿. There are seven classrooms that have the capacity to open up with the room next door to allow for teaching and learning teams to work together at various times. In 2026 we are implementing weekly STEM, Library and Art specialist teaching programs across Foundation to Year 6 classes. Our school has a well resourced Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program which operates on a weekly basis with students in Years 3-6. As enrolment continues to grow, this program is shared on a semester basis with the Year 4-5-6 classes. The Year 3-4 class attends weekly whilst each Year 4-5-6 class have a semester each. Older students are demonstrating increased student voice in developing menus and budgets each week. These classes participate in an hour long garden/curriculum class and a two hour kitchen class supported by staff and parent/community volunteers. Stephanie is a much loved component of our school curriculum.
In 2026 we continue to incorporate Respectful Relationships into our curriculum whilst having a focus on Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness. This work supports young people to form evidence based habits that will increase their capacity to deal with challenges, changes and stressors in the future. Our school has a close connection with the Heathcote Kindergarten, Jenny¿s Early Learning Centre and Heathcote Health, welcoming visits to our school to support strengthening our ties with our local community. We recognise the importance of continuing to develop our connections with the Heathcote community to ensure a sense of belonging and connection for all.
Our Core Purpose
The core purpose of Heathcote Primary School is to provide a caring and engaging learning environment, developing links with the wider Heathcote community, and preparing all students to become lifelong learners and respectful community members in a constantly changing world.
Our Values
The following values are central to the philosophy of our school:
Respect - recognising and accepting individual differences and valuing our environment
Learning - developing the skills, values and attitudes to become a lifelong learner
Teamwork - learning together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all
Responsibility - being accountable for our own actions, what we say and what we do
Selection Criteria
1.Demonstrated experience in assessing and analysing wellbeing issues and providing evidence based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues for Primary aged students.
2. Demonstrated experience with primary school students in planning and implementing evidence based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs.
3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
4. Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children.
5. Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is 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 will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally 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.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants 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]
Child Safe Standards
Victorian 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/policy
DE Values
The 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/overview
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 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.aspx
Job type: Part time / From 30/0+/2026 - 27/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1432664
Location Profile
Heathcote Primary School is located in an attractive rural setting on the Northern Highway approximately 100 km north of Melbourne. The area continues to grow as people seek out a `tree change¿ and settle in the lovely country in the area. Our current enrolment is 145 students and growing! Our bush setting includes garden areas, shaded playground equipment, a fenced basketball court, oval and passive recreation areas which support a range of playing styles at break times. We have our own mountain bikes which can be accessed at break times by the students.
The school has an administration block, Digital Technology room, Art room and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen. Our Library and Music classes are taught in a multipurpose room known as `The Gallery¿. There are seven classrooms that have the capacity to open up with the room next door to allow for teaching and learning teams to work together at various times. In 2026 we are implementing weekly STEM, Library and Art specialist teaching programs across Foundation to Year 6 classes. Our school has a well resourced Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program which operates on a weekly basis with students in Years 3-6. As enrolment continues to grow, this program is shared on a semester basis with the Year 4-5-6 classes. The Year 3-4 class attends weekly whilst each Year 4-5-6 class have a semester each. Older students are demonstrating increased student voice in developing menus and budgets each week. These classes participate in an hour long garden/curriculum class and a two hour kitchen class supported by staff and parent/community volunteers. Stephanie is a much loved component of our school curriculum.
In 2026 we continue to incorporate Respectful Relationships into our curriculum whilst having a focus on Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness. This work supports young people to form evidence based habits that will increase their capacity to deal with challenges, changes and stressors in the future. Our school has a close connection with the Heathcote Kindergarten, Jenny¿s Early Learning Centre and Heathcote Health, welcoming visits to our school to support strengthening our ties with our local community. We recognise the importance of continuing to develop our connections with the Heathcote community to ensure a sense of belonging and connection for all.
Our Core Purpose
The core purpose of Heathcote Primary School is to provide a caring and engaging learning environment, developing links with the wider Heathcote community, and preparing all students to become lifelong learners and respectful community members in a constantly changing world.
Our Values
The following values are central to the philosophy of our school:
Respect - recognising and accepting individual differences and valuing our environment
Learning - developing the skills, values and attitudes to become a lifelong learner
Teamwork - learning together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all
Responsibility - being accountable for our own actions, what we say and what we do
Selection Criteria
1.Demonstrated experience in assessing and analysing wellbeing issues and providing evidence based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues for Primary aged students.
2. Demonstrated experience with primary school students in planning and implementing evidence based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs.
3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
4. Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children.
5. Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is 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 will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally 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.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants 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]
Child Safe Standards
Victorian 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/policy
DE Values
The 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/overview
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 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.aspx
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Wellbeing position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Bendigo offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
