Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1895672
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the North East Victoria Region, Inner East Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services team for a permanent, full-time position as Senior Wellbeing and Engagement Advisor. This role is based in the Glen Waverley office.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary area team, the primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to theimplementation and support of government policy and programs in relation to student wellbeing, engagement and attendance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV, a cover letter and a response to the key selection criteria stated within the position description. To assess your application the selection panel will consider your response to the key selection criteria relevant to the role description and attributes as stated above.
About the Group
Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to 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.
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 Etty Rosenblum, Manager Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services via 0417 030 885.
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 30th November 2025.