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. About the Division This role is located in the Wellbeing and Engagement Branch, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, South-Western Victoria Region, SRS. The Division works closely with education area teams and key central office program areas to promote and support regional and statewide consistency and lead professional practice and coordination across the region. About the Role Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Coaches work with a caseload of schools to support the implementation of the SWPBS framework. Coaches support schools to develop consistent, whole-school systems, to promote positive behaviour through the implementation of the framework. Attributes The successful appointee will: * have a good understanding of the organisational issues and pressures faced by school leaders * will demonstrate appropriate knowledge and expertise in guiding whole school change initiatives * be confident and successful in working with a variety of stakeholders including school, Area and Divisional leadership, principals, teachers, support staff, students, families, and the local school community. * be able to promote effective team meetings at the school-level and provide ongoing support and technical assistance to school-level SWPBS leads. Qualifications and Experience * Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to the implementation of evidence-based school practices. * Desirable: Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency OR Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching This role requires frequent travel to schools and offices and a Victorian driver's licence is required. A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for this role. Further Information For further information, please refer to the attached position description, which outlines the capabilities to be addressed in your 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, please contact Richard Sunderland at Richard.sunderland@education.vic.gov.au or on 0429 619 407. Preferred applicants will 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. Applications close midnight on 04 February 2026.