Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1920564
Mental Health Coordinator - Brimank Melton - Ongoing Part-time (0.9FTE)
This part-time, ongoing role plays an important part in strengthening mental health support for Victorian students by supporting the regional implementation of key initiatives arising from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System (2021). These initiatives include:
Key Responsibilities:
The Mental Health Coordinator will:
The successful applicant will bring:
The successful applicant will be based in the Keilor (moving to Sunshine from June) regional office and must be available for regular travel within the Brimbank, Melton and Western Melbourne metro area and South-West region. A valid Victorian Driver's Licence and a current Working with Children Check are required.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached position description.
How to Apply
Applications should include a resume and covering letter that outlines the applicants' skills and experience against Key Selection Criteria in the position description. Cover letter - maximum 2 pages.
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.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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 requ iring 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 Libby Hargreaves via 0447 237 667 or L[email protected].
The successful candidate must be available to undertake regular travel within the area and region. A valid Victorian Driver Licence is required.
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 Monday 11th May 2026