Job Description
About the Division
The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division is responsible for promoting and implementing regional and statewide consistency in areas relating to school services, student health, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement supports. LOOKOUT centres situated within the division, were established in 2016 to address the educational disadvantage of children and young people in out-of-home care (OoHC) and raise the profile of the Out-of-Home Care Education Commitment.
LOOKOUT improves outcomes for children and young people in OoHC through capability building of school staff, leadership teams and stakeholders to understand children's needs and strategies to engage them and their carers to best support their education, strengthening relationships between the service systems (DE, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and foster care agencies) and improving monitoring & reporting of children in care, ensuring that they can be tracked and identified within the system and prioritised for support.
LOOKOUT Learning Advisors are based in each LOOKOUT Centre to work within the multi-disciplinary team. They focus on improving learning and wellbeing outcomes for students in Out-of-Home Care (OoHC) through building capability of the relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Partnering Agreement.
About the Role:
The purpose of the role is to build the capabilities of schools and case managers to:
uphold and promote the Partnering Agreement
understand trauma and how this presents in the education and care/ classroom settings and the impacts on children and young people in OoHC
support learning and wellbeing of children and young people in OoHC , including meeting and addressing the often-complex needs and barriers to engagement
build high expectations for educational outcomes for children and young people in OoHC and destigmatise OoHC within schools
draw on findings from Educational Need Analysis and develop high quality Individual Education Plans that reflect the needs, strengths and goals for students in OoHC
To challenge decisions to ensure they are in the best interests of the child
To provide time limited advocacy, referral and advice (including to carers) where without this intervention a child would not be connected to then support they need to engage in education.
Attributes
To be successful in this role you will be motivated and committed to improving educational outcomes for our most vulnerable students, requiring strong influencing, diagnosing, decision-making and leadership skills. Your capability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships will be critical, as will the ability to deliver outcomes and influence change in a complex environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to join and lead a team of committed professionals and undertake work that is challenging in nature but rewarding in the outcomes it delivers for vulnerable children and young people. The ideal candidate for this role will have in-depth understanding of the school system, experience in the sector and a passion for equity.
The successful applicant may negotiate to be based in any of the South East Victoria regional offices, but will be expected to travel across the SEV region with occasional overnight stays required.
For more information please don't hesitate to call Murray Geddes on 0419XXXXXX or email at Murray.Geddes@education.vic.gov.au.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
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.
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 3 March 2026.
The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division is responsible for promoting and implementing regional and statewide consistency in areas relating to school services, student health, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement supports. LOOKOUT centres situated within the division, were established in 2016 to address the educational disadvantage of children and young people in out-of-home care (OoHC) and raise the profile of the Out-of-Home Care Education Commitment.
LOOKOUT improves outcomes for children and young people in OoHC through capability building of school staff, leadership teams and stakeholders to understand children's needs and strategies to engage them and their carers to best support their education, strengthening relationships between the service systems (DE, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and foster care agencies) and improving monitoring & reporting of children in care, ensuring that they can be tracked and identified within the system and prioritised for support.
LOOKOUT Learning Advisors are based in each LOOKOUT Centre to work within the multi-disciplinary team. They focus on improving learning and wellbeing outcomes for students in Out-of-Home Care (OoHC) through building capability of the relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Partnering Agreement.
About the Role:
The purpose of the role is to build the capabilities of schools and case managers to:
uphold and promote the Partnering Agreement
understand trauma and how this presents in the education and care/ classroom settings and the impacts on children and young people in OoHC
support learning and wellbeing of children and young people in OoHC , including meeting and addressing the often-complex needs and barriers to engagement
build high expectations for educational outcomes for children and young people in OoHC and destigmatise OoHC within schools
draw on findings from Educational Need Analysis and develop high quality Individual Education Plans that reflect the needs, strengths and goals for students in OoHC
To challenge decisions to ensure they are in the best interests of the child
To provide time limited advocacy, referral and advice (including to carers) where without this intervention a child would not be connected to then support they need to engage in education.
Attributes
To be successful in this role you will be motivated and committed to improving educational outcomes for our most vulnerable students, requiring strong influencing, diagnosing, decision-making and leadership skills. Your capability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships will be critical, as will the ability to deliver outcomes and influence change in a complex environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to join and lead a team of committed professionals and undertake work that is challenging in nature but rewarding in the outcomes it delivers for vulnerable children and young people. The ideal candidate for this role will have in-depth understanding of the school system, experience in the sector and a passion for equity.
The successful applicant may negotiate to be based in any of the South East Victoria regional offices, but will be expected to travel across the SEV region with occasional overnight stays required.
For more information please don't hesitate to call Murray Geddes on 0419XXXXXX or email at Murray.Geddes@education.vic.gov.au.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
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.
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 3 March 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The LOOKOUT Learning Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
