Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SEPS/1952893
About the Division
Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division (WHED)
WHED leads the department's efforts to support student wellbeing, health, engagement and inclusion. This includes supporting:
Student Mental Health Branch (SMHB)
The Student Mental Health Branch leads the department's efforts to support student mental health and wellbeing, including positive mental health promotion and build mental health capability. The branch provides mental health policy advice, delivers programs, supports schools and works in collaboration with partners across the education system and community sector who contribute to and influence positive outcomes for students.
Key responsibilities include:
Mental Health in Primary Schools Unit
The Mental Health in Primary Schools Unit sits within the Student Mental Health Branch and is responsible for leading the design, development and delivery of the Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative.
About the Role
This role provides an exciting opportunity for an individual to contribute to driving the ongoing development and implementation of the one of the department's landmark student mental health initiatives - the Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative (MHiPS).
Experience and skills in policy and project management, understanding of government, stakeholder management and problem solving are crucial to be successful in this role.
The Senior Program Advisor will:
The role may also be required to contribute to other priority projects across the wider branch and division as required.
Attributes
To be successful in this role, good written communication, relationship building, strong organisa tional skills, flexibility, adaptability and initiative are essential.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in education, social policy, health/mental health or related field.
A good understanding of VPS operations and processes is preferred.
Further Information
To apply, please submit a response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description of no more than two pages and a current resume.
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 Emily Walker, Manager Mental Health in Primary Schools via 0482 922 349 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 05 November