Job no: 0063896
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term until December 2026
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level B $119,231 – $141,581 p.a + 17% super
Be a key player in advancing student mental health, making a tangible difference and contributing to a more supportive and mentally healthy learning environment.
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
Play a pivotal role in shaping the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiative, a high-profile program aimed at driving systemic change in student mental health across Australia. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining evidence-based content for the MHiPS training program as it expands from Victoria to other states, while researching and implementing innovative delivery methods for both online and in-person training. Working closely with the project manager, delivery lead and a team of Learning Leaders, the role supports the effective delivery of training to schools participating in this transformative initiative.
You have experience in conceptualising and developing training content, ideally in mental health or school-based professional development across face-to-face and online learning environments. With strong organisational skills, you can manage competing tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high level of independent work. You are adept at building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Your professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive information are matched by your strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, enabling you to thrive in high-pressure environments while focusing on continual improvement.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
The Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. Faculty of Education stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Advertised: 26 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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