Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1918840
About the Role
Working as part of a Regional Mental Health Team, the Mental Health Coordinator will provide expert advice and operational support for the ongoing implementation, reporting and improvement of key mental health and wellbeing initiatives and reform in Victorian primary, secondary and specialist schools.
The Mental Health Coordinator will provide operational support to help ensure effective implementation, reporting and improvement of three mental health related initiatives across the region to facilitate their contribution to improving students' mental health and wellbeing, and increased engagement of students in school.
This is an ongoing part-time role (0.6FTE).
In particular, the Mental Health Coordinator will:
This position will report to the Regional Mental Health Manager.
For more information, see the Mental Health in Schools policy on the Policy and Advisory Library.
The position will require travel across the region.
Attributes
Qualifications and Experience
About us
The Early Learning Operations and Monitoring Division leads core funding, operational policy, data collection and reporting, contract management policy and financial monitoring functions for funded Three- and Four-Year-Old kindergarten programs in Victoria. This includes a number of sector supports and programs to help ensure viable, well managed services that are accessible to all children. The Sector Monitoring sub-branch leads financial assessment and central monitoring of funded kindergarten providers as well as the newly established Kindergarten Audit and Assurance Program.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
How to Apply
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Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role
You are encouraged to address the key selection criteria including 2-3 referees (see position description)
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
Please note that this role is Mental Health Coordinator but it is mentioned in the PD as Senior Project Advisor as it belongs to this job family in particular.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Carolyn Macaulay – Manager- Mental Health Branch via 0428 521 684 or [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday, 7 May 2026