Gilson College is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer. As this is a position linked to a government funding initiative, this is a fixed term part-time position of 0.40 FTE commencing on 15 January 2026 and concluding on 10 December 2027.

To learn more about Gilson College please visit https://gilsoncollege.vic.edu.au/

Key Responsibilities:

The role of the Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer is to build the capability of primary school with regard to mental health and wellbeing (identification, promotion and prevention), provide support to staff to better identify and support students with mental health needs, establish clear pathways for referral for students requiring assessment and intervention, and monitor and evaluate student progress. The role was specifically established as a coordination function to support educators in the classroom and to provide a crucial link to resources external to the school.

Application Requirements:

The successful applicant will hold a teaching qualification, registration with VIT, ideally 5+ years teaching experience (with experience in mental health or wellbeing being an advantage). Competencies include; excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Applicants are to demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the College.

Closing Date:

Friday, 7 November 2025

Child Safe:

Gilson College is a child safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found at https://gilsoncollege.vic.edu.au/about-us/child-safety.

By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the SDA Church.

Reference Checks will be undertaken, including your ability to work safely with children.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.