Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 Grade: VPS 4 Occupation: Education and training Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1920330 The Health Wellbeing Support Officer is a key member of the Health Wellbeing & Specialist Services Branch Leadership Team where the strategic priorities of the Area and Branch are discussed.
The position leads the Area Attendance Consultation Clinic for schools and is a key member of an attendance working group that is aiming to support schools where priority student cohorts may have high absenteeism. The Health Wellbeing Support Officer is a key member of the Health Wellbeing & Specialist Services Branch Leadership Team where the strategic priorities of the Area and Branch are discussed. The position leads the Area Attendance Consultation Clinic for schools and is a key member of an attendance working group that is aiming to support schools where priority student cohorts may have high absenteeism. The position requires strong knowledge of the five key elements for attendance and experience with providing sound advice and strategies for schools to support the improvement of attendance. A key priority for Loddon Campaspe Area will be the implementation in our schools of the Department's Attendance Fidelity Tool alongside the five key elements to improving attendance. The successful applicant also has the delegated role to undertake the School Attendance Officer process and guidance. For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. Further Information 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 Rick Simms - Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services Manager via. 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 Sunday 10 May 2026
Applications close Sunday 10 May Posted 24 April 2026