Health Wellbeing Support Adviser

Department of Education; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Health Wellbeing Support Advisor for an ongoing part-time position in the North-Western Victoria Region. You will be part of the Health Wellbeing Specialist Services Branch, helping schools align with department policy and the School Guide to Attendance to promote student learning, engagement, inclusion and attendance.

The role requires strong knowledge of the School Guide to Attendance and the ability to advise schools and build partnerships

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to make evidence-based decisions.
• Proven ability to engage and relate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of DE policies and School Guide to Attendance.
• Experience in working in a dynamic, high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Support schools to implement the School Guide to Attendance and its five elements.
• Provide sound advice and strategies to improve student attendance.
• Undertake School Attendance Officer processes and related duties.

Skills

Attendance guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education/Allied Health

Job description

This is an exciting ongoing, part-time position within the North-Western Victoria Region. The Health Wellbeing Support Advisor is a key member of the Health Wellbeing Specialist Services Branch where the strategic priorities of the Area are designed to support student learning, engagement, inclusion, health, and wellbeing within the school environment. The position focuses on supporting schools to implement the five elements in the School Guide to Attendance, ensuring school procedures and practices are aligned with department of education policy, guidance, and resources. The position will work closely with Health Wellbeing Specialist Services branch, and other colleagues to ensure schools can provide comprehensive wrap around service provision that supports student learning, engagement, inclusion and attendance. The position requires strong knowledge of the School Guide to Attendance, and its five key elements for attendance, along with experience in providing sound advice and strategies for schools to support the improvement of attendance. The successful applicant also has the delegated role to undertake the School Attendance Officer processes. For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A Tertiary qualification in Education and/or Allied Health Services.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of DE policies.
• Experience working in a dynamic, high performing team in a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrated Capacity to make evidence-based decisions.
• Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and exceptional negotiating abilities.
• Ability to interpret and convey DE policies to all stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving capability to resolve or escal operational service queries.

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 Catherine Murphy via [emailprotected] . 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 6th November 2026.