Department of Education Victoria – Langwarrin VIC
9d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC) is a coeducational secondary college, 7‑12, located in the southeastern suburb of Langwarrin with a current student population of 1,620. We care about developing each of our students as a whole child. We build relationships and offer opportunities that position students for their pathway to success.
Our key priority areas are Literacy, Student Engagement in Learning, and Community Engagement. The College has an instructional model that guides teaching and learning for staff and students. The model provides flexibility to incorporate current department initiatives. We have a strong focus on literacy through the 3L Literacy for Learning framework, along with school wide Positive Behaviours.
The College adopts evidence-based strategies to support students' social and emotional learning. We offer a learning environment where all students can achieve their best and be positioned for a positive pathway. Respect, Empowerment, Aspiration, Courage, and Honesty are the core values that guide our work. We set high expectations for all students in all aspects of school life.
Elisabeth Murdoch College leads and implements initiatives and strategies to support the wellbeing of students, staff and the wider community. EMC is a lead school for the Department of Education Respectful Relationships initiative. We also have a newly established Inclusive Education team supporting students with additional needs, including the new Tier 2 disability inclusion approach and Disability Inclusion Profiles (formerly Program for Students with Disabilities). EMC drives reconciliation in education, and celebrates and supports our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan. We are proud to work in partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support students building strength in cultural identity in engagement activities across the College.
Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin Primary School, Langwarrin Park Primary School, and Woodlands Primary School have partnered to create the THRIVE positive education network. Together we are using best practice teaching and the science of positive psychology to help every member of our school community to THRIVE.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is proud to offer a diverse set of pathways to cater to every aspiration. We strive to meet the learning needs and passions of every student, while also creating a supportive environment with opportunities for students to develop an individual sense of self and belonging to the community.
Middle School Specialist Programs
* Leaders in Sport – strong leadership within the community
* The Murdoch Program – providing strong academic pathways
* The Performing Arts Collective – inspiring success through a passion to perform
* THRIVE Aspirant Leaders – empowering students to become change makers
These programs extend our regular curriculum, creating an environment where students can challenge each other, take risks and develop the behaviours and leadership skills that will support their continued learning well beyond secondary school.
Curriculum and Partnerships
* Extensive VCE, VP, VM and VET offerings
* School Based Apprenticeships with an extensive vocational program
* Many additional opportunities to be involved in further educational experiences – e.g. sport, academic, performing arts and community partnerships
* Strong community links with the iCAN challenge, the Royal Children's Hospital, The Salvation Army, Monash University, Lifeblood and Cruden Farm
* EMC Combine – Basketball Academy
College Vision & Values
Vision: An inclusive environment that supports our community to realise their potential.
* Pathways for every aspiration
* Pathways to success
Purpose: By creating curious and resilient learners who excel in a connected and global community.
Values:
* R each
* E mpowerment
* A spiration
* C ourage
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating whole school or community based health promotion strategies within education or youth settings
* Well‑developed project management skills including planning, delivery and capability building
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret data to inform practice
* Highly developed communication, interpersonal and networking skills with a demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with students, parents and carers, school‑based teams and teachers, education support staff and other professional agencies
* Demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon their own professional practice and apply the knowledge, skills and expertise derived from ongoing professional learning
* Knowledge and understanding of Child Safe Standards
Role
The Health Promotion Project Officer will coordinate, implement and evaluate whole school health and wellbeing initiatives at Elisabeth Murdoch College with a focus on strengthening preventative practices, enhancing early intervention capacity and building sustainable systems that support long‑term student health and wellbeing.
Over this six‑month period the project officer will work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team, School Culture Leader, Middle and Senior School Assistant Principals, HPE Domain Leader, College staff and community health organisations to plan and deliver evidence‑informed health promotion strategies. A key responsibility is providing leadership in the ongoing development and consolidation of Respectful Relationships to ensure strong alignment with future whole school priorities. The role also includes contributing to SWPBS initiatives, enhancing consent education with HPE staff and responding to emerging wellbeing needs. The officer will support staff and students to understand and navigate the implications of new social media laws and will strengthen whole school capacity to respond safely and legally.
The officer will coordinate health promotion events, deliver small‑group interventions related to early intervention and health promotion, and strengthen documentation, processes and handover materials for continuity. The role focuses on creating sustainable and community‑connected approaches to health promotion that continue beyond the project's completion.
Responsibilities
* Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of whole school health promotion initiatives
* Provide leadership in the ongoing development, consolidation and forward planning of Respectful Relationships as a whole school initiative
* Support staff and students to navigate new social media laws and strengthen school capacity to manage associated wellbeing, safety and legal implications
* Analyse wellbeing data to guide targeted interventions and support early intervention
* Develop a two‑year EMC Health Promotion Plan and contribute to whole school strategic planning
* Collaborate with relevant internal and external teams on agreed project deliverables
* Facilitate student voice and deliver health education to small groups and large cohorts
* Strengthen preventative programmes including small‑group interventions and Brekkie Club
* Coordinate health and inclusion‑focused awareness events across the school calendar
* Build staff capability through training, coaching and development of health promotion resources
* Strengthen partnerships, referral pathways and collaborations with community health organisations and explore funding opportunities
* Contribute to policy development, record keeping, reporting and multidisciplinary team processes
* Participate in staff meetings, training and relevant school or community events
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace Adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
Department Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
* Tertiary qualifications in public health, health promotion, social sciences or a related discipline or demonstrated relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience in health promotion project management, preferably in promoting health promotion practice to an education audience.
* Additional hours may be required (time in lieu policy applies).
* 1.0 (38 hours of work) as per EMC hours of attendance.
* Must hold an 'Employee Working with Children Check'.
* EMC runs Brekkie Club – successful applicant will need to commence at 8 am to support this 1–2 days a week.
Reports to
* Head of Wellbeing and Support
* Principal
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programmes provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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