Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

St Mary's School - Bairnsdale

BAIRNSDALE, VIC 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 5 December 2025


Join the team at St Mary’s! As the Mental Health and Well-being Leader (MHWL), you will strengthen the whole school’s capacity to support mental health and wellbeing through effective identification, promotion, and prevention initiatives. Starting on 27 January 2026, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing within our vibrant and inclusive school community.

<p><u>Requirements</u></p> <p>Commitment to Catholic Ethos</p> <p>Commitment to Child Safe Practices</p> <p>Provide support to staff to better identify and support students with mental health needs</p> <p>Lead whole school PLTs/Parent Workshops</p> <p>Establish clear pathways for referral for students requiring assessment and intervention</p> <p>Monitor and evaluate student progress</p> <p>Advocate for and value student voices</p> <p>Research and implement evidence-based strategies</p> <p>Facilitate small social groups on topics such as making and maintaining friendships, regulating behaviors, managing school anxiety, and addressing school refusal</p> <p>Coordinate the WSAPBS at St Mary’s</p> <p>Collaborate and coordinate mental health support for students and families</p>
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Application Instructions

<p>Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Principal: Mrs Lisa Parwata&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close:05/12/25</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>