Education Officer: Positive Behaviour Specialist

Catholic Education Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Ballarat is seeking an Education Officer – Positive Behaviour Specialist to support schools with complex behaviours and wellbeing initiatives. The role focuses on building staff capability, delivering evidence-based strategies, and advising leaders on behaviour support.

The position is 0.6 FTE, 12-month fixed-term, with travel across the Diocese and reporting to the Wellbeing Team. A strong background in education and behaviour support is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of contemporary behaviour support practices and planning.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check and Working with Vulnerable People (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene for complex behaviours; support schools accordingly.
• Lead professional learning and capability-building for school staff.
• Provide expert advice to principals on behaviour support and wellbeing.
• Develop resources and frameworks strengthening inclusive practice and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate support.

Skills

Behaviour support

Staff coaching

Wellbeing strategies

Professional learning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in education or related field

Job description

Education Officer: Positive Behaviour Specialist

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 29 November 2026

Support schools to create inclusive learning environments through expert behaviour support, staff coaching and evidence-based wellbeing strategies.

Education Officer – Positive Behaviour Specialist (0.6 FTE)

Employment Type: Part-time, 12 month Fixed-term

Are you passionate about supporting schools to create safe, inclusive and positive learning environments where every student can thrive?

DOBCEL is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Education Officer – Positive Behaviour Specialist to join our Wellbeing Team in a part-time (0.6 FTE) capacity. Reporting to Lisa Templar, this role provides an exciting opportunity to work directly with school leaders, teachers and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen behaviour support practices across our network of schools.

About Us

DOBCEL supports 56 Catholic primary and secondary schools and 6 diocesan secondary colleges across Western Victoria, from the Murray to the sea. Guided by our Strategy 2035, we are committed to ensuring every student experiences excellent learning and wellbeing outcomes in inclusive and welcoming school communities.

About the Role

As the Positive Behaviour Specialist, you will partner with schools to address complex and challenging behaviours, build staff capability, and contribute to system-wide wellbeing initiatives that support positive outcomes for students. You will work closely with principals, wellbeing staff and external agencies to develop evidence-informed strategies that promote student engagement, inclusion and success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting schools with complex and high-frequency behaviours of concern through assessment, planning and intervention.
• Leading professional learning and capability-building initiatives for school staff.
• Providing expert advice to principals and school leaders on behaviour support and wellbeing matters.
• Developing resources and frameworks that strengthen inclusive practice and compliance with relevant legislation and policy.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate support for students with complex needs.
• Working across the broader Wellbeing Team to deliver integrated and effective services to schools.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex behavioural and wellbeing needs.
• A strong understanding of contemporary behaviour support practices, including functional behaviour assessment and behaviour support planning.
• Knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and Disability Standards for Education.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and support diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating professional learning and leading practice improvement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education or a related field.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and significant experience in behaviour support provision.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check (if not VIT registered).

Why Join Catholic Education Ballarat?

• Contribute to system-wide improvement across Catholic education.
• Work alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Influence inclusive practices that improve outcomes for students across Western Victoria.
• Access ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Be part of an organisation committed to collaboration, innovation and wellbeing.

Catholic Education Ballarat is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our workforce.

For a confidential discussion about the role contact:

Leader Wellbeing - Lisa Templar - 0488 323 833
Applications close: 29 November 2026
Location: Any CEB office, with travel across the Diocese as required.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable

The Diocese of Ballarat is a diverse and geographically extensive Diocese, which covers the western third of Victoria. Catholic schools have a valued and rich tradition of education to countless thousands of students spanning the past 150 years. Today there are sixty four primary and secondary schools educating fifteen thousand two hundred students in communities across the Diocese.