Student Support Services Manager – Education Leader

Department of Education Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Geelong is seeking a proactive Student Support Services Manager to lead health and wellbeing initiatives for vulnerable students and to drive service delivery within the Barwon region.

The role focuses on workforce reform, needs-based allocation for schools, and strong collaboration with area leadership. A current Working With Children Check is required, with police and pre-employment checks possible.

Qualifications

• Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in Education or Allied Health.
• Current Working With Children Check is required.
• Police check and other pre-employment checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the change and workforce reform of Student Support Services (SSS).
• Supporting development and implementation of a needs-based allocation model for SSS to schools.
• Line management and oversight of team leaders, employees, teams and contractors supporting schools.
• Coordination of services to schools.
• Assisting in the management of complex cases by SSS employees within the area.
• Monitoring contracts related to SSS provision.
• Ensuring use of state-wide guidelines and the Professional Supervision Framework.
• Facilitating use of the Student Online Case System to support service delivery based on need.
• Participating in Regional and Statewide SSS Managers groups to ensure consistent service.
• Facilitating professional supervision and providing development and support.
• Overseeing the SSS budget with the regional finance manager.
• Participating in area and statewide governance as required.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Regional Director.

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Geelong is seeking a proactive Student Support Services Manager to lead health and wellbeing initiatives for vulnerable students and to drive service delivery within the Barwon region.

The role focuses on workforce reform, needs-based allocation for schools, and strong collaboration with area leadership. A current Working With Children Check is required, with police and pre-employment checks possible.