Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2024.

The College is seeking a part-time (FTE 0.4) Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader to commence Term 1, 2025 to support our College-wide student wellbeing program.  This role is government funded through the Mental Health in Primary Schools Program and is therefore a fixed term contract for the 2025 school year.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified VIT teacher who is passionate about supporting students with Mental Health and Wellbeing across our Primary Sub-Schools. In conjunction with key leaders of the College, this role will have a particular focus on designing and embedding a Biblically-shaped wellbeing program for the classroom.

You will use your knowledge of teaching and the student experience to boost the capacity and capability of teachers’ mental health literacy, help support teachers to know when and how to refer students internally within the College and drive new mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the school.

The successful candidate will be provided training in mental health literacy, supporting emerging needs, and building school capacity and receive ongoing support and professional development through structured and regular Communities of Practice. Training is developed and facilitated by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at University of Melbourne, supported by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

The successful applicant must:

• Be a qualified teacher and hold a current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Have demonstrated ability to inform and influence the work of others involved in the engagement, mental health, wellbeing or learning of children and young people.
• Have demonstrated experience supporting a student’s mental health, wellbeing or learning by developing and maintaining connection with external services.
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have current First Aid qualifications and Anaphylaxis Certificate or be willing to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Be able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education.
• Be willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities.

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• College funded online and in-person training delivered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) at the University of Melbourne, supported by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI).
• A range of salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with

Application Details:

Your application is to be submitted via the College website.  A Position Description is available below the advertisement on the College website.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide three references.  A First Aid Certificate (HLTAD011) and Anaphylaxis Certificate are also required prior to starting in the role.

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy.  We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

Apply now via our College website as applications close Friday 27 September!

Enquiries: (03) 9871 8600

Quoting job number: 202458

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.