Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 Grade: VPS 5 Occupation: Health and allied health Location: Grampians - Horsham Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1913342 The Student Support Services (SSS) Team Leader role sits within the West Grampians network team. The role reports to the Wimmera South West (WSW) SSS Manager and will also work closely with the other WSW SSS Team Leaders.
The SSS Team Leader will lead the daily operations and functioning of the West Grampians multi-disciplinary SSS team, coordinating the consistent practice and implementation of the SSS Priorities and key reforms (such as Disability Inclusion reform). The role includes the line management of the Allied Health SSS team.
This position requires highly effective communication and collaboration skills, stakeholder management and well-developed organisational skills.
The role will require regular onsite work at the Horsham DE office and West Grampians schools. Fixed term - Full time until 02/02/2027 About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives focussed on lifelong learning and healthy development. About the Group This role, leading clinical service delivery in schools and line managing a multi-disciplinary Allied Health team, is located in the Student Support Services Branch, South Western Victoria Region of Schools and Regional Services. The Student Support Services team work collaboratively with schools and Area to support student learning and wellbeing outcomes across the Region. About the Role The SSS Team Leader will lead the daily operations and functioning of the West Grampians multi-disciplinary SSS team, coordinating the consistent practice and implementation of the SSS Priorities and key reforms (such as Disability Inclusion reform). The role includes the line management of the Allied Health SSS team. The Team Leader will hold a small caseload supporting complex student presentations and undertake the Key Contact role, providing advice and secondary consultation to schools. Attributes We are looking for a dynamic team leader, with strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills and a high-level understanding of current education reforms. A deep understanding of the Allied Health sector will be an advantage, as will any qualifications held in the Allied health field. Your capacity for collaboration, navigating complex issues, driving continuous improvement and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success. Qualifications and Experience
* Desirable: Relevant experience in schools and/or education system
* Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in an allied health field (Psychology/Social Work/Speech Pathology/Occupational Therapy)
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check. How to Apply Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a resume with the names of two professional referees. Please refer to the position description for more information regarding this position. Although a separate response to the key selection criteria is not required, the application should note the skills, experience, and knowledge that will enable the applicant to perform the role requirements outlined in the attached position description. Further Information This role is for an immediate start and will require regular onsite work at the Horsham DE office and West Grampians schools. 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. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Natasha Cooper – Acting WSW SSS Manager, via 0417 308 963 or 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 25-March-2026 Applications close Wednesday 25 March Posted 11 March 2026