Positive Behaviour Specialist - Education Officer Part-Time

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Flexible hours

Job summary

Catholic Education Ballarat is seeking an Education Officer – Positive Behaviour Specialist to support schools in creating safe and inclusive learning environments. The part-time 0.6 FTE role partners with school leaders and wellbeing teams to address complex behaviours and build staff capability across our diocese.

You will develop evidence-informed strategies, collaborate with principals, wellbeing staff and external agencies, and contribute to system-wide wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex behavioural and wellbeing needs.
• Knowledge of contemporary behaviour support practices, including functional behaviour assessment.
• Understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act and Standards for Education.
• Excellent communication and relationship management with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating professional learning and leading practice improvement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support schools with complex and high-frequency behaviours through assessment, planning and intervention.
• Lead professional learning and capability-building initiatives for school staff.
• Provide expert advice to principals and school leaders on behaviour and wellbeing.
• Develop resources and frameworks to strengthen inclusive practice and compliance.
• Coordinate support for students with complex needs with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with Wellbeing Team to deliver integrated services to schools.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Professional learning

Policy knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in education or related field

Job description

Catholic Education Ballarat is seeking an Education Officer – Positive Behaviour Specialist to support schools in creating safe and inclusive learning environments. The part-time 0.6 FTE role partners with school leaders and wellbeing teams to address complex behaviours and build staff capability across our diocese.

You will develop evidence-informed strategies, collaborate with principals, wellbeing staff and external agencies, and contribute to system-wide wellbeing initiatives.