Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

Department of Education Victoria – Saint Albans VIC

17h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Stevensville PS is located in the western suburbs of St Albans. Our student populationis culturally diverse, with 75% of students speaking a language other than English at home. The school is organised into single classes for Foundation and composite classes for 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. We offer specialist programs in Physical Education, Health, STEM, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Italian.

Our School Values of Respect, Responsibility and Trust set out our expectations for all members of the school community, including the principal, all school staff, parents, students, and visitors. They acknowledge the diversity of individuals in our school community and reflect the shared commitment of all members to building a safe, respectful, and trusting school community.

The staff at Stevensville Primary School comprises a Principal, an Assistant Principal, Learning Specialists, and classroom teachers. Support Staff include a Business Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Disability Inclusion Leaders, Education Support staff, and a Maintenance Person.

Our Strategic Plan and AIP focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for students and on ensuring the school provides a safe and calm learning setting. The school actively implements the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework, achieving Gold status for the past three years. In addition, the school provides a range of supports to promote students' well-being and learning.

Learning Specialists and PLT leaders collaborate with the principal class team to support student learning and well-being.



Our Disability Inclusion Leader and Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader work with staff to develop and implement adjustments for students with additional learning needs.

Our school operates a Community Hub, offering a range of well-attended programs that build a link between parents and the school, develop parenting and language skills, and provide social interaction opportunities for parents and community members.

Our Out of School Hours Care program, operated by TheirCare, provides before- and after-school care for our working families.

We are seeking an enthusiastic staff member to join our school community and help ensure the best possible outcomes for our students. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Leadership team to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for students.

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.

KSC 4

Demonstrated understanding of inclusive education, Department of Education policies and priorities, including Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.

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.

The role provides both proactive and responsive wellbeing support across the school, including individual student support, targeted small-group intervention, whole-school wellbeing initiatives, Disability Inclusion processes, behaviour support, referral pathways and coordination of community programs.

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
- Behaviour & SWPBS
- Targeted Wellbeing Programs
- 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 sup

📌 Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (Geelong)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Geelong