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Respectful Relationships Leader- Ongoing/Full Time
Location -Outer Gippsland Area, Sale or Bairnsdale Office
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, Outer Gippsland Area, South Eastern Victoria Region, SRS. The Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch is made up of a multidisciplinary team supporting schools to implement health and wellbeing reforms and programs. The team covers School Nursing programs, Disability Inclusion reforms, Student Engagement and Respectful Relationships.
About the Role
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
Can you demonstrate specialised expertise and knowledge of Family Violence prevention and gender equity? Do you have an understanding of working collaboratively, meaningful outcomes, and delivery of projects? Do you have exceptional stakeholder management skills, innovative thinking, effective communication, and adept problem-solving abilities? Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: A Bachelors degree in Education, Community Development or an other related field.
Experience and specialist knowledge in Family Violence response and intervention is highly desirable for this role along with comprehensive knowledge of the Victorian Education System.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check.
How to Apply
Please provide a resume and letter outlining how you would deliver on the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. Please note to assess your application the selection panel will consider your response to the key selection criteria relevant to the role description and attributes.
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 Christina Rush - Manager Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services via [email protected]
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 21 October 2026
Respectful Relationships Leader- Ongoing/Full Time
Location -Outer Gippsland Area, Sale or Bairnsdale Office
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, Outer Gippsland Area, South Eastern Victoria Region, SRS. The Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services Branch is made up of a multidisciplinary team supporting schools to implement health and wellbeing reforms and programs. The team covers School Nursing programs, Disability Inclusion reforms, Student Engagement and Respectful Relationships.
About the Role
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
Can you demonstrate specialised expertise and knowledge of Family Violence prevention and gender equity? Do you have an understanding of working collaboratively, meaningful outcomes, and delivery of projects? Do you have exceptional stakeholder management skills, innovative thinking, effective communication, and adept problem-solving abilities? Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: A Bachelors degree in Education, Community Development or an other related field.
Experience and specialist knowledge in Family Violence response and intervention is highly desirable for this role along with comprehensive knowledge of the Victorian Education System.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check.
How to Apply
Please provide a resume and letter outlining how you would deliver on the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. Please note to assess your application the selection panel will consider your response to the key selection criteria relevant to the role description and attributes.
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 Christina Rush - Manager Health Wellbeing and Specialist Services via [email protected]
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 21 October 2026
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