Fixed Term - Full Time position 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. 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. This role is located in the Wellbeing and Engagement Unit, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division, South East Victoria Region, SRS. The Student Wellbeing and Engagement 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 support The Division is responsible for leading a team of professionals who: provide coordination and oversight of the delivery of services that support the health, wellbeing and engagement of children and young people, particularly the vulnerable, to enable them to learn and develop to their full potential. support services, where appropriate, to improve the wellbeing, learning and development outcomes of the children, young people and adult learners who use their services ensure strong service provision across the region. About the Role The Professional Practice Leader provides a conduit between policy makers and service delivery teams to strengthen best practice through policy advice and knowledge sharing. They will ensure consistent and effective practice is embedded to address the barriers that impact on the learning and development of children and young people. The Professional Practice Leader will respond to area, regional and statewide emerging trends and play an important role in the development, design and implementation of select regional projects that align with regional Business Plans. Being able to think and plan at a strategic level as well as at the implementation level is vital for this role. The Professional Practice Leader will support cross discipline activities that build skills to promote a holistic and multidisciplinary approach in supporting children and young people. The Professional Practice Leader requires a thorough knowledge of school settings so that consistent, effective practice in supporting children and young people within their settings can be developed and promoted. The Professional Practice Leader will also link with educational settings and other branches, divisions, and teams across DE regional offices who have a role in designing and providing support or intervention for children and young people. Attributes The successful applicant will: Demonstrate creative ideas and project how these can link to innovations and outcomes Use analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems Demonstrate the ability to think and plan at a strategic level Have high level verbal and written communication skills Your ability to collaborate effectively and maintain authentic relationships with peers and stakeholders, both informally and formally, will be crucial for achieving goals and driving continuous improvement. Qualifications and Experience Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in health and wellbeing field such as Nursing or Allied Health; or Teaching and/or Special Education Essential: Registration with relevant professional organisation; or eligible for membership The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check. How to Apply Please provide a resume and letter outlining how you would deliver on the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. Please note to assess your application the selection panel will consider your response to the key selection criteria relevant to the role description and attributes. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Emma Harris - Manager Health & Wellbeing via education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 03-JUL-2025.