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 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. This is a 12 month Fixed-Term position YOUR ROLE The Student Mental Health Specialist provides expert guidance on school practices that promote positive mental health, drives the implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), and assists schools in meeting legislative requirements to address the diverse needs of all students. This includes supporting schools in establishing protocols and practices to effectively respond to mental health issues. Job Description WHAT YOU WILL DO Provide evidence-based consultation and resources to members of the SEU and other MACS office teams (e.g., Risk, Complex cases) to support the provision of systemic approaches to the inclusion of students with mental health issues, including attendance concerns Provide evidence-based consultancy services to schools to ensure that teachers and school staff are supported in meeting the needs of students with mental health concerns, which may include case direction and ongoing support Liaise with educators to support engagement with allied health professionals, and external support agencies specific to individual student needs to support access to education Maintain ongoing evidence-based learning through participation in MACS and other relevant provider professional development Accurately document case notes and consultations with schools and related recommendations consistent with MACS policies, guidelines and ICT tools Demonstrated understanding of key legislation, including mandatory reporting requirements, case notes and ethical/legal conflicts and considerations ABOUT YOU Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to apply, current best-practice, approaches for the assessment and management of students with mental health issues in education settings Demonstrated ability to provide consultancy support to teachers and school leaders, informing appropriate adjustments to achieve the inclusion of students with mental health needs Proven ability to work effectively with system and school leaders to build teacher capacity and implement a broad range of programs and adjustments that support student needs Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead inclusive practice, manage complex conversations, work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and adapt communication to diverse contexts Demonstrated ICT skills to organise workload, and to develop, produce, and deliver presentations and resources Salary range for this position is $118,234 (T2/1) - $138496 (T2/6) per annum exclusive of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 . 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 Talent Acquisition team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au 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. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal Information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Wednesday, 18 February 2026
