MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING LEADER

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader – Job Description

School : Ballarat Steiner School

Location : Mount Helen, Ballarat, VIC

Classification : Classroom Teacher Level 2

Employment Type : Temporary (2 years)

FTE : 0.4

Reports To : Head of School

Contact : Website :

Role Overview

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL) will lead a whole-school approach to student mental health and wellbeing. This role is part of the Victorian Government’s Mental Health in Primary Schools initiative and is designed to build school capacity, support staff, and coordinate referral pathways for students in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote mental health and wellbeing across the school community.
• Support staff in identifying and responding to student mental health needs.
• Embed evidence-based mental health strategies into teaching and learning.
• Coordinate internal and external referral pathways.
• Collaborate with leadership, wellbeing teams, families, and external agencies.
• Participate in professional development and learning communities.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

Application Process

Submit a resumé and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to the Head of School by 5 November 2025.