S121-3 Senior Adviser, Mental Health And Wellbeing

Department for Education
Job reference: 583264
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and Wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role:
The Engagement and Wellbeing Directorate provides evidence-based and inclusive policies, tools, guidelines, strategies, and advice to support education and care settings, foster effective learner participation and engagement for improved learning and Wellbeing outcomes. The directorate collaborates across the department and with other jurisdictions, agencies and sectors to address issues related to behaviour, bullying prevention, child protection, drugs and alcohol, food and nutrition, gender diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing, trauma approaches and violence prevention through strategic solutions. The directorate also leads volunteering work and provides specific programs such as the School Retention Program and National Student Wellbeing Program. The directorate provides timely and specialised advice to senior leadership to improve learning and Wellbeing outcomes for children and young people.
The Senior Adviser, Mental Health and Wellbeing provides system wide leadership and expert high-level advice based on evidence and best practice relating to the Mental Health and Wellbeing of children and young people. The role entails having a sound understanding of the relevant legislation, current policies and strategies, theoretical frameworks and evidence informed interventions and programs relating to Mental Health and Wellbeing in an education context. The position will lead a program of work to strengthen the response to Mental Health and Wellbeing in South Australian public education settings.
Qualifications:
Essential: A tertiary qualification in one or more of the following fields: education, psychology, social work, behavioural/social science, law, or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable: Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
S121-3 $122,099 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Sally Gibson, Assistant Director, Engagement and Wellbeing, via tel: (08) 8226 2479 or email: sally.gibson@sa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than 1,500 words addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
This is a full-time position commencing May 2024 for a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.
Applications close: 25/03/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.