Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader

Government schools; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Structured Learning Communities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to promote a whole-school approach to student mental health and wellbeing across primary and secondary settings. You will work with teachers, staff and families to embed evidence-based strategies and establish referral pathways.

The role provides ongoing professional development and collaboration with learning communities, aiming to strengthen school capacity to support students’ mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to inform, influence and engage others in mental health and wellbeing across school settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities for working with students, families and staff.
• Experience in forming partnerships with external services and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing across the school community.
• Support staff to embed evidence-based mental health strategies and literacy.
• Collaborate with school leaders to align mental health with school planning and priorities.
• Coordinate clear referral pathways internally and to community services.
• Provide input into teaching, learning and wellbeing initiatives within classrooms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Influence and negotiation

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to promote a whole-school approach to student mental health and wellbeing across primary and secondary settings. You will work with teachers, staff and families to embed evidence-based strategies and establish referral pathways.

The role provides ongoing professional development and collaboration with learning communities, aiming to strengthen school capacity to support students’ mental health needs.