Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS) Coach

The Department of Education is seeking instructional leaders with expertise in the department's Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS) to support the implementation of the 8 PCMS in Victorian government schools. The PCMS Coach is an exciting opportunity for educators ready to influence practice across Victorian government schools. The senior coaching role combines project leadership, school-based support, system-level influence and expert coaching. As a member of the state-wide behaviour support team, the PCMS Coach is central to the implementation of the 8 PCMS practices. The role focuses on building capability in schools to embed high quality, sustainable classroom practices that leads to lasting improvement in classroom behaviour support.

About the Department

The Department of Education supports 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 Division

This role is located in the Wellbeing and Engagement Branch, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, North West Victoria Region, SRS. The Division works closely with education area teams and key central office program areas to promote and support regional and statewide consistency and lead professional practice and coordination across the region relating to:

• School services and support
• Student health, wellbeing and engagement

The Division includes a team of professionals who:

• Provide coordination and oversight of services that support the health, wellbeing and engagement of children and young people, particularly the vulnerable, to enable them to learn and develop to their full potential.
• Support services, where appropriate, to improve the wellbeing, learning and development outcomes of children, young people and adult learners.
• Ensure strong service provision across the region.

About the Role

This is a Fixed-Term / Full-Time position until 31 December 2026. Two positions are available in the North West Victoria Region. One position will support schools across Bendigo and surrounds, while the other will work with schools located in Hume North and Whittlesea areas. Please indicate your preferred location in your application.

Each semester, the PCMS Coach will work with 10 Victorian Government schools, partnering with school leaders and instructional teams to lead a structured coaching program focused on building implementation capability and drive sustainable practices to effectively deliver the PCMS. This involves:

• Establishing school readiness and developing context-specific action plans in partnership with school teams.
• Leading and supporting schools to embed the 8 PCMS using the practice-based coaching model to support implementation that leads to lasting, school-wide practice change.
• Supporting schools to establish baseline data to guide effective decision-making and monitor school engagement.
• Sharing insights across the region to ensure alignment with broader departmental objectives and evidence-based approaches.

The role is dynamic and practice-focused with a balance of school-based coaching, leadership development and regional collaboration.

The role involves:

• Design and facilitate workshops, webinars, and school-based sessions to implement the PCMS, with a focus on developing internal school leaders who can drive practice improvement.
• Model and provide feedback on PCMS implementation, supporting internal leaders to embed strategies and monitor progress against agreed plans.
• Support schools to use data effectively to inform decision-making, track teacher practice, and guide improvement actions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including fortnightly progress reports for each school on the coaching caseload.
• Contribute to regional planning for PCMS implementation and advise on integration with other improvement initiatives.
• Build capability of educators and school leaders through targeted feedback, professional learning, and knowledge-sharing, ensuring sustainable improvements in classroom practice.

PCMS Coach Partners will be required to participate in an intensive induction in early December 2025, covering PCMS content, systems coaching, and Practice-Based coaching. Ongoing fortnightly coaching supervision will be provided as part of the role to support professional growth and ensure consistent, high-quality practice.

Attributes

• Strategic Leadership: Shapes and delivers regional coaching programs that align with departmental priorities and contribute to system-wide improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Establishes and maintains productive relationships with principals, school leadership teams, and regional staff, influencing adoption of PCMS and related initiatives.
• Capability Development: Actively develops the skills of others through expert guidance, constructive feedback, and targeted coaching.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Analyses school and regional data to identify needs, prioritise resources, and address barriers to implementation.
• Collaboration: Works across school improvement, wellbeing, and behaviour support workforces to deliver integrated solutions.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Experience working within Australian schools.
• Current Working with Children Check and current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

• Teaching and / or educational leadership background, with demonstrated expertise in coaching and instructional practice.
• Postgraduate study in behaviour support or inclusive practice.

• Knowledge and experience with the 8 PCMS and experience in Practice Based Coaching for teachers.
• Familiarity and experience with School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS).
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. 

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

Further Information

Applicants are required to address both the role requirements outlined in the job advertisement and the key selection criteria detailed in the position description. For further information, please refer to the attached position description, which outlines the capabilities to be addressed in your 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 further information, please contact Pauline Cavalot – Manager at pauline.cavalot@education.vic.gov.au or (03) 7022 0996.

Preferred applicants will 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 Wednesday, 12 November 2025