The Senior Wellbeing and Engagement Officer contributes to the design and support of wrap around models for children and young people at risk of disengaging from education. This is done through Working collaboratively with department staff including Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce staff in the development of network strategies and assists Senior Education Improvement Leaders in leveraging local partnerships to address the needs of all children, particularly vulnerable and disengaged children and young people.

Please note, this is a fixed term position until the 14th May, 2027.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch, Hume Merri-bek Area, NWV Region, SRS. The Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch.



The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the support provided by a range of HUMA staff to address the needs of our priority cohorts of children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, creative, systems thinker to become part of our team. You will be comfortable with data-informed approaches and be able to work in partnership with our schools helping to drive improvements in wellbeing and engagement outcomes for students.

About the Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary area team, the primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the

implementation and support of government policy and programs in relation to student wellbeing, engagement and attendance.

This role includes but is not limited to:

- contributing to the design and support of wrap around models for children and young people at risk of disengaging from education

- works collaboratively with department staff including Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce staff in the development of network strategies and assists Senior Education Improvement Leaders in leveraging local partnerships to address the needs of all children, particularly vulnerable and disengaged children and young people

- leads and facilitates efforts to support vulnerable children and young people

- helps broker solutions for highly complex individual cases beyond the capacity of local providers and networks, and to deliver capability building activities

- facilitates collaborative partnerships across the region, and

- promotes and maintains robust relationships with key stakeholders including schools, area staff including health wellbeing inclusion workforces; and external community agencies,



services and Departments such as the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Attributes

- Stakeholder Management
- Influence and Negotiation
- Specialist Expertise for 'Program & Project Management'
- Verbal Communication
- Project Management
- Conceptual and Analytical Ability

Qualifications and Experience

- Essential: A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field, e.g. Education, Nursing, Allied Health.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check.

How to Apply

Please include a current resume and responses to Key Selection Requirements.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Amanda Wheeler – Manager Health Wellbeing and Engagement via (03) 9084 9072 or email [email protected] .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 1st November, 2026.

📌 Senior Wellbeing and Engagement Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Victoria