Address Department for Education
Job reference: 583264
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy 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 24***or email:
************@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
Attachments:- App Cover Sheet S121.pdf
- How to Apply S121.pdf
RD
S121-3
Senior AdviserMental Health and Wellbeing
Feb 2024
V2
P&C Approved
FINAL.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
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.
