At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student mental health through counselling and wellbeing programs in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, a hub for creative talent.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified mental health professional with relevant registration.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1545939
Selection Criteria
- Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.
- Experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to clients with a range of mental health needs.
- Experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs including referrals to specialist services.
- Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
- Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Role
- Enhancing mental health prevention and promotion activities in the school by contributing to whole-school health and wellbeing plans.
- Providing early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for individual students and groups identified as at-risk.
- Coordinating supports for students with complex needs both within and external to the school.
- Providing advice and professional learning to others, including teachers and other school wellbeing staff.
- Delivering professional support services in a school, including mental health prevention and promotion activities.
- Planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs.
- Working collaboratively with the school to enhance mental health prevention and promotion.
- Liaising with other department areas and external service providers.
- Maintaining professional competence and continued professional development.
- Meeting relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information, privacy and consent.
Who May Apply
- Applicants must be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class.
- For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA.
- For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and a postgraduate qualification in mental health.
- For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- For Occupational Therapists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA.
- For Counsellors, applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling and be a practising member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
- Demonstrated direct counselling experience.
- A current Working With Children Check.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Location Profile
The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) provides a nationally and internationally recognised specialist program for the training of talented young dancers, musicians, theatre and visual artists.
Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
Mental Health Practitioner in Melbourne employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
