Education Officer: Positive Behaviour Specialist

Are you passionate about supporting schools to create safe, inclusive and positive learning environments where every student can thrive?

DOBCEL is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Education Officer – Positive Behaviour Specialist to join our Wellbeing Team in a part-time (0.6 FTE) capacity. Reporting to Lisa Templar, this role provides an exciting opportunity to work directly with school leaders, teachers and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen behaviour support practices across our network of schools. 

DOBCEL supports 56 Catholic primary and secondary schools and 6 diocesan secondary colleges across Western Victoria, from the Murray to the sea. Guided by our Strategy 2035, we are committed to ensuring every student experiences excellent learning and wellbeing outcomes in inclusive and welcoming school communities.

As the Positive Behaviour Specialist, you will partner with schools to address complex and challenging behaviours, build staff capability, and contribute to system-wide wellbeing initiatives that support positive outcomes for students. You will work closely with principals, wellbeing staff and external agencies to develop evidence-informed strategies that promote student engagement, inclusion and success. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting schools with complex and high-frequency behaviours of concern through assessment, planning and intervention.
• Leading professional learning and capability-building initiatives for school staff.
• Providing expert advice to principals and school leaders on behaviour support and wellbeing matters.
• Developing resources and frameworks that strengthen inclusive practice and compliance with relevant legislation and policy.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate support for students with complex needs.
• Working across the broader Wellbeing Team to deliver integrated and effective services to schools. 

Leader Wellbeing - Lisa Templar - 0488 323 833

Applications close: 29 November 2026
Location: Any CEB office, with travel across the Diocese as required.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.

Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex behavioural and wellbeing needs.
• A strong understanding of contemporary behaviour support practices, including functional behaviour assessment and behaviour support planning.
• Knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and Disability Standards for Education.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and support diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating professional learning and leading practice improvement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education or a related field.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and significant experience in behaviour support provision.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check (if not VIT registered).