SWVR Team Leader School Wide Positive Behaviour Support

About the Role

Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Coaches work with a caseload of schools to support the implementation of the SWPBS framework. The Team Leader SWPBS is responsible for overseeing the SWPBS Coach team, supporting schools to develop consistent, whole-school systems, to promote positive behaviour through the implementation of the SWPBS framework. Additionally, the Team Leader SWPBS, will provide coaching support for a caseload of schools.

Other responsibilities include:

• day to day line management and practice support for the SWPBS Coach team
• liaising with key internal stakeholders including within region and central offices
• liaising and leading collaboration with key external stakeholders (where relevant)
• participating in recruitment, induction, and ongoing mentoring support of SWPBS coaches
• progressing strategic projects and supporting the development of resources

Attributes

The successful appointee will:

• have a good understanding of the organisational issues and pressures faced by school leaders and regional coaches
• build expertise within the team and schools in SWPBS through coaching and professional development
• demonstrate appropriate knowledge and expertise in guiding whole school change initiatives
• be confident and successful in working with a variety of stakeholders including school, area, division, and central leaders
• demonstrate the ability to use data to inform effective practice and continuous improvement
• be able to facilitate effective team meetings at the school and regional level, and provide ongoing support and technical assistance to school and regional colleagues when required

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to the implementation of evidence-based school practices.
• Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching OR (if required) the relevant regulatory body for the discipline.

Desirable:

• Teaching and/or educational leadership background, with demonstrated expertise in coaching and instructional practice.

• Experience leading or supporting implementation of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) in Australian schools.

This role requires frequent travel to schools and Department offices. A Victorian driver's licence and a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) are required.

About the Division

The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division is responsible for promoting and implementing regional and statewide consistency in areas relating to school services, student health, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement supports.

This role is located in the Wellbeing and Engagement Branch, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, South-Western Victoria Region, SRS. The Division works closely with education area teams and key central office program areas to promote and support regional and statewide consistency and lead professional practice and coordination across the region relating to:

• School services and support
• Student health, wellbeing and engagement

About the Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

Further Information

Applicants are required to address both the role requirements outlined in the job advertisement and the key selection criteria detailed in the position description. For further information, please refer to the attached position description, which outlines the capabilities to be addressed in your application.

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact Richard Sunderland at or on

Preferred applicants will be required to complete a police-check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close midnight on 27 November 2025