Engagement, Wellbeing and Welfare Officer

Special Developmental School · Melbourne - Southern suburbs, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Wellbeing

Sector

Government

Closing date

20 April 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 7 Apr 2026

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About Special Developmental School

Role description

Selection Criteria

KSC 1 ¿ NDIS Expertise and Family Capacity

Demonstrated expertise in supporting families of students with complex needs to navigate the NDIS, including applications, planning and reviews, and building family capacity to access and sustain supports.

KSC 2 ¿ Engagement and Attendance Leadership

Demonstrated ability to lead whole-school attendance and engagement approaches, using data to identify barriers and implement targeted strategies that improve student participation and connection to school.

KSC 3 ¿ Wellbeing and Welfare Coordination

Demonstrated capacity to coordinate holistic wellbeing and welfare supports, including working with external agencies and supporting processes such as DSP applications.

KSC 4 ¿ Family and Community Partnerships

Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with families and community organisations, enhancing engagement and access to wrap-around supports.

KSC 5 ¿ Communication and Relational Practice

Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders with empathy, professionalism and unconditional positive regard, particularly in complex situations.

KSC 6 ¿ Autonomy and Systems Improvement

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, apply professional judgement, and develop effective systems that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and compliance.

Role

 

Role Purpose and Objectives

The Engagement, Wellbeing and Welfare Officer provides strategic leadership in strengthening whole school systems that support student attendance, family engagement, NDIS Navigation, Wellbeing support, and welfare response.

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