Student Engagement Lead (Wellbeing & Reengagement)

Department of Education Victoria; Neerim South; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Neerim South VIC is hiring for a fulltime leadership role within Neerim District Secondary College. The position supports student engagement, wellbeing, and school operations, working with families and staff to implement the school’s inclusive vision.

Role includes leading teams, coordinating duties, and providing advice to management while ensuring alignment with established guidelines and professional learning expectations.

Qualifications

• SC1: Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
• SC2: Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4: Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5: Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff.
• SC6: A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Treat all students with fairness, equity, and empathy.
• Work collaboratively with the year level leaders to complete daily follow up, meet team responsibilities, and maintain respectful professional relationships.
• Organise meetings and prepare relevant documentation as requested.
• Lead the triage and re-engagement process for students exiting class, ensuring timely assessment, targeted support, and effective reintegration into learning.
• Refer students identified as at risk to the Student Wellbeing Team when required.
• Communicate and collaborate with Student Engagement team, the Wellbeing Team, administration staff and the Inclusion Team.
• Keep clear and accurate records relating to student management and wellbeing matters
• Promote parent and community engagement within the school
• Monitor student attendance and apply strategies that promote engagement and re-engagement in learning.
• Build and maintain a positive and consistent culture within the Student Engagement Team.
• Foster collaboration, peer support, and positive relationships among both staff and students.
• Other duties as required by the Student Engagement Leading Teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Advisory support

Leadership

Professional learning

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Neerim South VIC is hiring for a fulltime leadership role within Neerim District Secondary College. The position supports student engagement, wellbeing, and school operations, working with families and staff to implement the school’s inclusive vision.

Role includes leading teams, coordinating duties, and providing advice to management while ensuring alignment with established guidelines and professional learning expectations.