Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

Selection Criteria

KSC 1 
Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting the social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs of primary school-aged students and the ability to plan and implement individual and small-group interventions. 

KSC 2
Demonstrated organisational, case management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective relationships with students, families, school staff, external professionals and community organisations.   

KSC 3
Demonstrated ability to identify, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate internal and external supports and referral pathways for students and families.

KSC 4
Demonstrated understanding of inclusive education, Department of Education policies and priorities, including Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.

Role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader works collaboratively with the Principal Class Team, Wellbeing Team, teaching and education support staff, families, external agencies and the wider school community to support the wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and educational outcomes of students.

The role provides both proactive and responsive wellbeing support across the school, including individual student support, targeted small-group intervention, whole-school wellbeing initiatives, Disability Inclusion processes, behaviour support, referral pathways and coordination of community programs.

A key focus of the position is strengthening the school's capacity to respond effectively to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance, family or educational challenges while promotin…