The Health Wellbeing Support Advisor is a key member of the Health Wellbeing Specialist Services Branch where the strategic priorities of the Area are designed to support student learning, engagement, inclusion, health, and wellbeing within the school environment. This is an ongoing, part-time role.
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.
About the Division
The Area-based regional operating model is designed to:
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connect between central government policy and the delivery of high quality services to Victorians
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drive outcomes across all stages of learning through expert advice and support
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connect with families, service providers, schools and communities
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lead, collaborate and partner at a local level to overcome social and economic challenges facing our communities, towns and cities
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deliver health, wellbeing and support services to children, young people and their families to assist them in their learning and development
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improve connectedness and transitions between important points in a child's life - such as between early childhood, kindergarten, school and tertiary education
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assist and support children and young people who are vulnerable, disengaged, and those with disabilities or challenging behaviour.
About the Role
The position focuses on supporting schools to implement the five elements in the School Guide to Attendance, ensuring school procedures and practices are aligned with department of education policy, guidance, and resources.
The position will work closely with Health Wellbeing Specialist Services branch, and other colleagues to ensure schools can provide comprehensive wrap around service provision that supports student learning, engagement, inclusion and attendance.
The position requires strong knowledge of the School Guide to Attendance, and its five key elements for attendance, along with experience in providing sound advice and strategies for schools to support the improvement of attendance.
The successful applicant also has the delegated role to undertake the School Attendance Officer processes.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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A Tertiary qualification in Education and/or Allied Health Services.
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Strong knowledge and understanding of DE policies.
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Experience working in a dynamic, high performing team in a large complex organisation.
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Demonstrated Capacity to make evidence-based decisions.
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Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and exceptional negotiating abilities.
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Ability to interpret and convey DE policies to all stakeholders.
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Effective problem-solving capability to resolve or escalate operational service queries.
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.
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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All applications should include a letter of application addressing the key selection criteria within the position description. Please limit your response to two pages. In addition, please include your recent resume along with 2 referees', including your current supervisor.
For further information and or a confidential conversation related to this role, please contact
Catherine Murphy, Manager, Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services, Manager- or 041 7077 109 or
[email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm on 18th August 2026.
