Respectful Relationships Project Lead

This position is responsible for supporting and building the capacity of school leaders, teachers, other school based staff and early childhood educators to implement a whole school setting approach to Respectful Relationships as part of a wider whole of community commitment to family violence prevention.

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 Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch, Hume Merri-bek Area, NWV Region, SRS. The Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch is a multidisciplinary team contributing to the implementation and support of government policy and programs in relation to student wellbeing, health, engagement and attendance.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Full Time position until June 27 2026.

Implementation of the Royal Commission's key recommendation to mandate respectful relationships education in all Victorian government schools is supported by 34 positions across the Department's regional offices. A dedicated Respectful Relationships Unit in the Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division of the Department and will work closely with regional staff.

The Respectful Relationships Project Lead will be responsible for supporting and building the capacity of school leaders, teachers, other school based staff and early childhood educators to implement a whole school setting approach to Respectful Relationships as part of a wider whole of community commitment to family violence prevention. The position will develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the family violence sector and other key regional partners.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills will be essential to deliver this project - along with a comprehensive knowledge of Victorian early childhood and school education.

The Project Lead will need to have a strong understanding of the current issues and opportunities associated with prevention of family violence and respectful relationships education, in both early childhood and schools.

Attributes

The successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively to plan for, and deliver, meaningful outcomes for our local schools and communities. They will have strong understandings of how to forge effective partnerships with schools to build capabilities to implement a school approach. They will have experience in working at a systems level to influence change across schools.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: A Bachelors degree in Education, Community Development or an other related field.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check.

How to Apply

Please provide your resume, responses to the Key Selection Criteria, and two references to Amanda Wheeler Manager Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services via 0400 864 814 or Amanda.wheeler@education.vic.gov.au

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 Amanda Wheeler Manager Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services via 0400 864 814 or Amanda.wheeler@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 Thursday 19 June 2025.

Applications close Thursday 19 June 2025 at 11.59PM