About Bialik

Bialik College is a pluralist Jewish school, embracing an inclusive approach to Judaism. All students attend one campus in Hawthorn, creating a close-knit community of students and learners from as young as three months old in our Children’s Centre, three years old in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in the Senior School. Students come from throughout Melbourne, with many travelling to school on public transport or Bialik buses.

Bialik celebrates diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and has a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education. Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds. Applicants of any faith (or no faith) are encouraged to apply. 

Bialik College is committed to child safety. We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing. All applicants must read, and be supportive of the contents, in the following link - Employment Opportunities | Bialik College

The Position

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Wellbeing and Inclusion will oversee and be responsible for the leadership of Student Safety, Behaviour, Rewards, Sanctions, Attendance, Uniform and Wellbeing.

This is a full-time position for a fixed term period of five (5) years, with a commencement date in January 2027.

Applicants should hold current VIT registration and undertake classroom teaching or equivalent responsibilities up to 0.50 FTE as part of the role. Relevant qualifications and professional registration (where applicable) in counselling, wellbeing, psychology or a related field is preferable as the support (and provision) of these services forms part of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Students, Community, Curricula, Programs and Ethos

• As the thought leader for Wellbeing in the College, innovate, develop, evaluate
  and manage wellbeing structures, systems, processes and curricula.

• Lead and evaluate the student behaviour, rewards, sanctions and
  attendance practices across the College.

• Develop the collection and use of data to inform best practice.

• Lead parent and community wellbeing education and support.

• Oversee and implement best practice in wellbeing policies and reporting.

• Assist with the enrolment of new students and families as required.

• Lead wellbeing and inclusion compliance with government strategies and
  regulators, in particular VRQA, NCCDS, ACECQA and the VIT.

• Support the Heads of School and the Principal in the management of
  parental queries.

• Be the ‘port of call’ to support sub-schools in the leadership of complex
  wellbeing and behavioural situations.

Staff, Departments and Operations

• Oversee and implement best practice in wellbeing professional development.

• Oversee the work of Student Services and to support the Head of Student
  Services to recruit and deploy psychologists, specialist teachers and
  learning support aides as appropriate.

• Chair the Child Safety and Wellbeing Committees, ensure best-practice and
  excellence in both policy and operations and support risk and emergency
  management planning and implementation.

• Line-manage the Head of Student Services and ensure best-practice
  and excellence in policy and operations of student services, psychology/
  counselling provision, NCCDS compliance and case management.

• Line-manage the health service of the College and ensure best-practice
  and excellence in policy and operations.

• Line management responsibility for designated staff.

• Assist with the appointment, induction and appraisal of staff.

• Oversee probationary and performance reviews.

• Undertake classroom teaching (up to 0.5 FTE).

• Undertake duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal or delegate.

Role Requirements 

• Current VIT registration (preferred).

• Undergraduate qualification in Education.

• Post-graduate qualification in education will be viewed favourably.

• Experience as a Head of School, Year Coordinator and/or Wellbeing lead.

• A proven interest in best practice in wellbeing and inclusion.

• Outstanding communicator and teacher, highly organised and efficient.

• Outstanding relationships with students and ability to challenge and
  support as required.

• A clear vision on managing people and programs.

• Willingness and ability to attend and at times lead events and meetings
  outside school hours.

 Key Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful wellbeing and inclusion programs at both strategic and operational level.

• Demonstrated relationship management skills with stakeholders.

• Holds child safety as central and non-negotiable.

• The ability to mentor, lead and grow your team’s outcomes.

• The ability to initiate, cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with supporters and diverse personalities.

• Is a strong practitioner of teaching and inclusion. 

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume, via SEEK, along with a cover letter (strictly no longer than two pages) explaining why you are the right candidate for this role.

In your covering letter, please:

• address the Principal;

• outline your vision for the role;

• outline, how you meet / will meet the selection criteria;

• explain why you would like this role at Bialik College.

Please note: Applications without a cover letter addressing the selection criteria will not be considered. The closing date for applications is Thursday 9 July 2026.

For a copy of the Director of Wellbeing and Inclusion Information Pack, please email [email protected]

If you would like a confidential conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, please contact the HR Manager on 03 •••• •128.  

Benefits

• Up to 7 days of gifted leave per year (Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays. 

• Permanent full-time staff entitled to a 25% school fee discount for their children (Kindergarten to Year 12). Permanent part-time employees (working more than 50% of FTE) will be entitled to a pro-rata fee discount. 

• Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security. 

• Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool. 

• Onsite Canteen.

• Free access to confidential wellbeing support including onsite psychologists, counsellors & external Employee Assistant Program (EAP). 

• Discounts at local retailers including – cafes’, car repairs & more. 

• Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities including – Seminar Room, Gymnasium, Championship Basketball Courts, Outdoor FUTSAL, Netball & Tennis Courts.

• Located close to the Monash Freeway & Tooronga Train Station

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.