
Team Leader, Student Health and Wellbeing
3 days ago
At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.
It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
- You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students
The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.
YOUR ROLE
The Team Leader, Student Health and Wellbeing is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of key initiatives, including the MACS Student Wellbeing Uplift program and strategy. This role ensures that initiatives align with MACS2030 and other strategic priorities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Collaborate with the Manager, Student Health and Wellbeing, to lead the team, providing professional guidance, contributing to strategic planning, overseeing work output, managing performance, supporting professional development and managing escalated matters
- Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the MACS Student Wellbeing Uplift program and strategy, incorporating a whole school approach to student health and wellbeing education
- Support the review and implementation of priorities, polices and initiatives that promote and strengthen wellbeing for learning, aligned to MACS:2030 Strategic Plan
- Engage with the school improvement process to develop data informed practices that enhance student wellbeing and school community engagement
- Ensure consistent, system design and delivery of resources and professional learning for school and system leaders, and for primary and secondary teaching and support staff, to build ongoing skill and knowledge development
- Identify strategies within the educational remit to effectively support and respond to issues that impact the safety and mental health of children and young people
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated experience in developing and leading student health and wellbeing initiatives at the school or system level, incorporating a whole school approach
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate with team members to design effective, evidence informed strategies and professional learning that strengthen practice, drive improvement, and support the achievement of agreed outcomes and goals
- Demonstrated understanding of current government directions, statutory requirements, particularly Ministerial Order 1359, and the latest research promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including school leaders, teachers, specialist services and community organisations to influence change and manage complex issues
- Sound knowledge of the key principles underpinning Critical Incident Management, supported by evidence of operational capability in providing timely and effective responses
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.
Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email [email protected]
You will need to provide:
1. An up to-date Resume and
2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday, 27 June 2025
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