Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee
Reference: VG/SRS/20009111
About the Department
The Department of Education support 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 Regional Engagement Coordinator role is located in the Wellbeing and Engagement Branch, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, North West Victoria Region, SRS. The Student Wellbeing and Engagement 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 is responsible for leading a team of professionals who:
About the Role
The Regional Engagement Coordinator (Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor) provides oversight of expulsion related processes and is a key point of contact for principals and regional teams. The Regional Engagement Coordinator contributes to a coordinated and consistent approach for students presenting with complex needs and behaviours. They support the development and provision of guidance and resources to enable:
The role requires knowledge of multi-disciplinary interventions, trauma-informed practice, behaviour support and approaches to support student engagement. The REC is required to work collaboratively with other regional and local area-based staff.
Attributes
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Essential : Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline
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 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 Pauline Cavalot, Manager, Wellbeing and Engagement NWVR via (03) 7022 0996.
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 Friday 25 July 2025.