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 (0.5FTE) and North Eastern Melbourne Area (0.5FTE) ,  North Western Victoria Region, SRS. The Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branches in both areas are  multidisciplinary teams contributing to the implementation and support of government policy and programs in relation to student wellbeing, health, engagement and attendance.

About the Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary area team, the primary responsibilities of the Health & Wellbeing Support Advisor position includes:

• provision of support to the Senior Wellbeing & Engagement Advisor, Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce staff and Senior Education Improvement Leaders in developing network strategies and brokering local partnerships to address the needs of all children, particularly vulnerable and disengaged children and young people
• plan and undertake a range of activities related to support for all children, particularly vulnerable and disengaged children and young people
• work collaboratively with other area teams and the regional Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to ensure consistent advice and support across the region
• help broker solutions for highly complex individual cases within a multidisciplinary team
• facilitate collaborative partnerships across direct service staff teams
• promote and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforces, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and community support agencies
• lead the areas response to the school attendance officer process and contribute to system response planning

Attributes

The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.  They will be able to contribute to two supportive and cooperative team environments. They will be able to develop critical insights and plan for action through their interactions with people, understanding of policies and process and being able to analyse data. They will look for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field.

How to Apply

Applicants are advised to submit a written application addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the attached position description and a current resume with the names of two referees.

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.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Amanda Wheeler – Manager Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services via (03) 9084 9072 or Amanda.wheeler@education.vic.gov.au

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 05/06/2025.