Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1548823

Selection Criteria

KSC 1
Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting the social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs of primary school-aged students and the ability to plan and implement individual and small-group interventions.

KSC 2
Demonstrated organisational, case management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective relationships with students, families, school staff, external professionals and community organisations.

KSC 3
Demonstrated ability to identify, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate internal and external supports and referral pathways for students and families.

Role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader works collaboratively with the Principal Class Team, Wellbeing Team, teaching and education support staff, families, external agencies and the wider school community to support the wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and educational outcomes of students.

A key focus of the position is strengthening the school's capacity to respond effectively to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance, family or educational challenges while promoting a positive, safe and inclusive school environment.

Key roles include

- Student wellbeing and individualised support
- Disability Inclusion & Student Support Processes
- Internal & External Referral Pathways

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

- Providing personal support for students facing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance, or engagement issues.
- Collaborating with students, families, staff, and leadership to promote positive outcomes and smooth transitions.




- Developing and reviewing behavioural support plans and assisting staff with proactive strategies.
- Supporting mandatory reporting, child safety, and risk management processes.
- Supporting Disability Inclusion processes, including documentation and participation in Student Support Groups.
- Facilitating effective communication with families and external professionals.
- Supporting the implementation of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and related programs.
- Planning and facilitating targeted social-emotional learning interventions.
- Referring students to external health and community services as needed.
- Coordinating food support, material aid, and uniform relief programs.
- Leading community partnerships and student programs, including health initiatives and participation in external opportunities.

Who May Apply

A degree in social work, counselling, psychology or a closely related discipline is preferred.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe,



respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes versatile work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

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.

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:

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 availa

📌 Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne