Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1892903
The Department of Education is seeking instructional leaders with expertise in the department's Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS) to support the implementation of the 8 PCMS in Victorian government schools. The PCMS Coach is an exciting opportunity for educators ready to influence practice across Victorian government schools. The senior coaching role combines project leadership, school-based support, system-level influence and expert coaching. As a member of the state-wide behaviour support team, the PCMS Coach is central to the implementation of the 8 PCMS practices. The role focuses on building capability in schools to embed high quality, sustainable classroom practices that leads to lasting improvement in classroom behaviour support.
About the Department
The Department of Education supports Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families, and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st-century economy and society.
About the Division
This role is located in the Wellbeing and Engagement Branch, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, North West Victoria Region, SRS. The Division works closely with education area teams and key central office program areas to promote and support regional and statewide consistency and lead professional practice and coordination across the region relating to:
The Division includes a team of professionals who:
About the Role
This is a Fixed-Term / Full-Time position until 31 December 2026. Two positions are available in the North West Victoria Region. One position will support schools across Bendigo and surrounds, while the other will work with schools located in Hume North and Whittlesea areas. Please indicate your preferred location in your application.
Each semester, the PCMS Coach will work with 10 Victorian Government schools, partnering with school leaders and instructional teams to lead a structured coaching program focused on building implementation capability and drive sustainable practices to effectively deliver the PCMS. This involves:
The role is dynamic and practice-focused with a balance of school-based coaching, leadership development and regional collaboration.
The role involves:
PCMS Coach Partners will be required to participate in an intensive induction in early December 2025, covering PCMS content, systems coaching, and Practice-Based coaching. Ongoing fortnightly coaching supervision will be provided as part of the role to support professional growth and ensure consistent, high-quality practice.
Attributes
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Desirable:
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
Further Information
Applicants are required to address both the role requirements outlined in the job advertisement and the key selection criteria detailed in the position description. For further information, please refer to the attached position description, which outlines the capabilities to be addressed in your 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 further information, please contact Pauline Cavalot – Manager at [email protected] or (03) 7022 0996.
Preferred applicants will 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 Wednesday, 12 November 2025