Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

1 month ago


Hawthorne, California, United States Schools (Government) Full time
Role Overview

The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System highlighted the importance of identifying children with mental health and wellbeing challenges in primary schools, enabling early referral to treatment, care, and support.

This initiative is being expanded to every government and low-fee non-government primary school in Victoria, with a goal of having every primary school employ a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader by 2026.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build capability of the whole school in mental health and wellbeing, including identification, promotion, and prevention.
  • Provide support to staff to better identify and support students with mental health needs.
  • Establish clear pathways for referral for students requiring assessment and intervention, and monitor and evaluate student progress.
  • Work with school leadership and wellbeing teams to embed whole-school approaches to mental health into school planning and strategic processes.
  • Coordinate clear referral pathways internally and externally for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention.
  • Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents, and external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students.
Requirements
  • Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach.
  • A qualification in student wellbeing or mental health is desirable but not required.
Working Arrangements

This role is at least two full days out of the classroom, with scope for extra days depending on the needs of the school. The Mental Health & Wellbeing portion of the role may be subject to ongoing funding.

Location

Gembrook Primary School is nestled in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, approximately 50kms from Melbourne's city centre. Our school is deeply embedded in this community, receiving consistent support from local businesses, organisations, and environmental groups.



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