Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3 Occupation: Education and training Location: Hume - Strathbogie Reference: Selection Criteria
* Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school’s student population.
* Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.
* Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.
* Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.
* Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
* Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities
* Providing advice and professional learning to others, including teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes.
* Delivering professional support services in a school, including mental health prevention and promotion activities and early intervention activities (including short-term counselling) for students with a range of mental health needs, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
* Planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate to effectively manage risk.
* Working collaboratively with the school to enhance mental health prevention and promotion across the school by contributing to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
* Liaising with other department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide appropriate support to students.
* Maintaining professional competence and continued professional development, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
* Meeting relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information, privacy and consent.
Please note: Continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Who May Apply Required
* Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class. Specifically:
o For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA
o For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health
o For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
o For Occupational Therapists applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA
o For Counsellors applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling and be a practising member of either the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
* Demonstrated direct counselling experience
* A current Working With Children Check.
Desirable
* For Psychology applicants, specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.
* For Mental Health Nurse applicants, holding a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
* For Social Work applicants, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark.
* For Occupational Therapy applicants, a Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement.
* For Counselling applicants, Level 3-4 registration (ACA) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor endorsement (PACFA).
Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. 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: DE 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
* 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 programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Please ensure that your application includes:
* A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
* A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
* Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action. 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 programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Location Profile
Peranbin Primary College is a multicampus school, with campuses located in Northeast Victoria. Our vision is to be a community of learners where students thrive. Our mission is to provide an inclusive teaching and learning environment, which supports all students to be successful community members. Our Values are as follows: We CARE about our school, we SUPPORT each other, and we TRY our best. Our campuses are in Baddaginnie, Strathbogie, and Violet Town. Each campus reflects the identity of its community and unique natural environment. In 2025 there are 57 students enrolled across the four campuses, with a small number of Koorie students enrolled at each. The majority of our students arrive at school by car or on foot and there is a bus service at the Strathbogie campus. Our school receives equity funding to support students experiencing disadvantage, along with funding through the Tutor Learning Initiative, Disability Inclusion, Mental Health in Primary Schools and Schools Mental Health Funding. The school is unique in having one School Council and one principal managing the three campuses. A Business Manager and administration officer support the day to day running of the college. Through the School Review process in 2024, a new School Strategic Plan was developed. This plan extends over the next four years and focuses on school improvement. The teaching staff are experienced and committed to professional learning, and there are Education Support staff employed at each campus to support students with additional learning needs. We are also fortunate to have a social worker student employed under the National Student Wellbeing Program. All teaching staff are committed to developing their professional knowledge and leadership capability, with one teacher graduating from the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership¿s Teacher Excellence Program in 2024. Along with the core subjects of English and Maths, we offer specialist subjects in Health and Physical Education, AUSLAN, Library, Art, and Inquiry lessons which integrate Science, History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and more. Teachers plan together for all students in all campuses, all staff know all of the children at each campus. In 2025 we are participating in AusDance lessons, the Victorian Young Writers Program through the State Library of Victoria and have received a Creative Victoria grant to create murals at each campus with a local artist who is an elder in the Yorta Yorta and Bangerang community. Students and staff from all campuses come together throughout the year for special events like Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming program, School Concert, excursions and incursions, and every week via Webex for Monday¿s school assembly. Peranbin Primary College offers the benefits of a small school and the programs of a large school. Our class sizes are small, which ensures that our staff know the students well, and can cater for their needs. Each student in each class connects daily with a teacher and Education support person. We also have a dedicated School Wellbeing Team which supports students, families and staff in different ways. All staff at Peranbin PC work at the different campuses at different times, depending on what the needs of the students are. We work hard to develop and connect as a team, and believe that trust between colleagues, and collaboration are the key to improving student outcomes. Staff at Peranbin have strong opportunities for professional learning and growth within a supportive team. We are focused on providing the best education we can for the students in our communities. This role will be based at our Violet Town campus. Knowledge of and experience in working with neurodivergent children would be preferred. Previous work experience in this type of role is preferred however professional learning is available to the successful applicant. Applicants are encouraged to contact Principal Angela Holleran on to discuss the position. Applications close Sunday 15 February Posted 2 February 2026