Inclusive Education Leader—Student Support & Wellbeing

Department of Education Victoria; Torquay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Torquay College, led by the Department of Education Victoria, seeks an experienced education leader to join the leadership team and drive inclusive education initiatives for students with diverse needs.

The role involves shaping policy, managing staff development, and ensuring delivery of high-quality student support services. Strong collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and a focus on privacy and ethical handling of information are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and expertise in inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs, including capacity to work with students with complex behavioural and learning needs.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills to work in multi-disciplinary teams and support wider school initiatives.
• Ability to maintain documentation including goals, plans and student assessments.
• Experience delivering professional development and upskilling staff in inclusive practices.
• Sound understanding of privacy and ethical obligations in handling student health information.
• Understanding of the Victorian Department of Education Disability Inclusion Model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of key services within the leadership team.
• Oversee recruitment policy and procedures.
• Manage development and delivery of professional development programs.
• Oversee human resource planning, strategies and guidelines.
• Coordinate professional student support services involving multi-disciplinary functions.
• Provide expert advice on workforce planning and budget/financial performance.

Skills

Inclusive education

Collaboration

Documentation

Professional development

Privacy & ethics

Disability inclusion

Job description

Torquay College, led by the Department of Education Victoria, seeks an experienced education leader to join the leadership team and drive inclusive education initiatives for students with diverse needs.

The role involves shaping policy, managing staff development, and ensuring delivery of high-quality student support services. Strong collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and a focus on privacy and ethical handling of information are essential.