Sss team leader (bendigo)

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Allied Health Professional to manage a multidisciplinary team of Student Support Services (SSS) in the Loddon Campaspe Area. The SSS comprise psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers and other professionals, and work as part of an integrated health and wellbeing team within schools. The role focuses on providing group-based and individual support, building workforce capacity, and delivering specialised services to support students' health and wellbeing.

• Drive implementation of evidence‐based, multidisciplinary interventions in collaboration with the area team.
• Provide professional leadership and support to team members, and give professional advice to management, school leaders, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate emergency management and critical‐incident response in schools and school communities.
• Manage a small caseload of complex student cases, engaging with community organisations and other professionals to support students and schools.

• Appropriate Allied Health qualification.
• Eligibility for registration with the associated skilled organisation.

Position based in Bendigo, with travel required as part of service delivery. The role is 0.4FTE fixed term from 10June2025 to 9June2026. SSS staff have access to a departmental fleet vehicle.

LenkaSchirmer, Branch Manager – 0437739872