Join the team!

About the Role

When students and staff feel safe, valued and included, their sense of belonging grows — positively impacting wellbeing, motivation and overall school success.

As Education Officer: Wellbeing, you will:

• Partner with schools to implement strategic system-wide initiatives and policies that enhance student wellbeing.
• Support the delivery of the Student Agency – Schools that Listen Project.
• Build the capacity of educators and leaders to foster positive, inclusive and respectful learning communities.
• Engage with school improvement processes to develop data-informed wellbeing practices.
• Design and deliver high-impact professional learning to school leaders and Student Wellbeing Networks.
• Collaborate with government departments, community organisations and agencies to optimise support for children, young people and their families.
• Stay abreast of research, legislation, statutory requirements and Church teachings relevant to student wellbeing.

About You

You are an educator who is committed to the Catholic ethos and has a genuine passion for supporting student wellbeing. You bring both expertise and empathy, and you thrive in collaborative, networked environments.

You will bring:

• Commitment to Catholic identity, mission and values.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-based teaching and learning approaches that enhance student wellbeing.
• Strong understanding of multi-tiered systems of support (e.g. School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support).
• Ability to build educator and leader capability in student wellbeing and child safety.
• Proven experience managing and implementing complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Education (required).
• Relevant academic qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. psychology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing).
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description.

For a confidential discussion about the role contact: 

Tony Perkins, Leader: Wellbeing, on 0417 007 166

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.