Learning Leader

**Learning Leader (Mental Health in Primary Schools)**:
**Position Number**: 0065827
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Part Time (0.8 FTE) - Full-time; Fixed-term until 10/12/2026.
**Faculty**:Education
**Salary**: Level A - $83,468 - $113,292 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- Play a pivotal role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of primary school students by guiding and training Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders across a diverse range of schools.
- Make a lasting impact on the mental health landscape in schools, while contributing to an innovative, evidence-based initiative in collaboration with leading educational and research institutions.
- Enjoy a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
Contribute to the important Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Initiative, supporting the capacity of schools to promote student wellbeing. As a Learning Leader, you will work directly with a diverse group of Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders (MHWLs), guiding their learning journey, delivering engaging training, and supporting implementation of whole-school mental health strategies. With a focus on both content delivery and individualised guidance, this role combines high-level coordination, expert facilitation, and meaningful relationship-building across the education and health sectors.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Delivering and coordinating evidence-based training programs, including workshops and learning community sessions, both in-person and online, while responding to participant queries and providing ongoing learning support.
- Supporting and guiding Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders in developing and implementing school-wide mental health plans, facilitating professional learning, and sharing relevant resources to build capacity in school settings.
- Managing and maintaining accurate records, training attendance, and administrative tasks with precision, including supporting the use of the learning management system and contributing to project reporting and evaluation.
- Collaborating and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to research and additional project activities, and engaging in professional development as part of a committed and collegiate team.

**You will be a great fit if**:
You are a compassionate and collaborative professional, adept at building trust and cultivating meaningful relationships across diverse educational and professional settings. With a calm and confident presence, you demonstrate emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal acumen, and a genuine commitment to supporting others in their learning and development. Your excellent communication skills enable you to engage thoughtfully with a wide range of stakeholders, while your sound judgement, adaptability, and attentive approach ensures you respond sensitively and effectively to the evolving needs of schools and individuals. Above all, you bring a collegial spirit, a reflective mindset, and a deep sense of purpose to your work in advancing mental health and wellbeing in primary schools.

**You may also**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, allied health, education, or a related field, complemented by a minimum of five years' experience in a similar capacity.
- Demonstrated experience in working directly with primary school-aged children, either in a school or clinical environment.
- Strong administrative, organisational, and time management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

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