OVERVIEW

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1876302

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working as part of a multidisciplinary area team, the primary responsibilities of the Health & Wellbeing Support Advisor position includes:

• lead and report on the areas response to the school attendance officer process and contribute to system response planning
• provision of support to the Senior Wellbeing & Engagement Advisor, Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce staff and Senior Education Improvement Leaders in developing network strategies and brokering local partnerships to address the needs of all children, particularly vulnerable and disengaged children and young people
• plan and undertake a range of activities related to support for all children, particularly vulnerable and disengaged children and young people
• work collaboratively with other area teams and the regional Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to ensure consistent advice and support across the region
• help broker solutions for highly complex individual cases within a multidisciplinary team
• facilitate collaborative partnerships across direct service staff teams
• promote and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforces, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and community support agencies
• provide area staff with advice and support relating to Department health, wellbeing and engagement policy and initiatives.