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Full-time, ongoing position
$118,234 - $138,496 per annum, plus super

About the Role

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Wellbeing Project Delivery Lead to support school communities across Western Victoria.

This role supports the vision and mission of DOBCEL through the provision and coordination of evidence-based wellbeing services within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. Working closely with the Leader: Wellbeing and the DOBCEL Wellbeing Team, you will lead and coordinate strategic wellbeing initiatives aligned to DOBCEL Strategy 2035.

A key focus of this position is ensuring equitable access to wellbeing services for students across the Diocese, regardless of location. The role includes cross-school collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and brokering appropriate internal and external supports to strengthen student wellbeing outcomes.

This is an opportunity to contribute to system-wide impact while working in partnership with schools to enhance inclusive and effective wellbeing practice.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

• Drive the planning, delivery and evaluation of strategic wellbeing initiatives aligned to DOBCEL Strategy 2035, ensuring measurable impact across the system.

• Lead collaborative engagement with schools and key stakeholders to embed consistent, evidence-informed wellbeing practices and improve equitable access to services.

• Develop and sustain high-value partnerships with internal teams and external providers to optimise resources and strengthen service delivery models.

• Provide strategic oversight of wellbeing frameworks, policy development, service mapping and future-focused initiatives, including the design of a triage approach to support differentiated student needs.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to system-wide wellbeing reform across 57 Catholic primary and secondary schools
• Work within a values-led organisation guided by the vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all”
• Strategic, impact-focused role aligned to DOBCEL Strategy 2035
• Collaborative and supportive professional team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Meaningful work that directly supports student wellbeing and inclusion

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of school systems and student wellbeing service delivery, including the ability to navigate complex educational environments.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with proven capacity to influence, collaborate and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability, including the ability to use data to inform decision-making, drive improvement and align initiatives to organisational priorities.
• Significant experience in project management, including the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of complex projects within a multi-stakeholder environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or experience in project management
• Current Victorian or National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check (if not VIT registered)
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria

For a confidential discussion about the role contract:

Benji Gersh
Leader: Wellbeing
📞 0456 928 255

Applications close: Sunday 8 March

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.