All applicants must comply with current legislative Child Protection requirements by including your current Working with Children Check number & expiry date with your application for employment.
Existing staff should apply through the Internal Positions Vacant Page.
Student Wellbeing Officer - St Carthage's Primary School, LismoreOur Parish school is committed to "Enabling students to achieve fullness of life."
We provide a contemporary learning approach that is personalised, responding to the learning needs, interests, and experiences of each student.
We aim to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to respond creatively to the challenges of their world.
We aim to provide learning environments that are inclusive, responsive, and interconnected, where students feel valued, respected, and cared for.
We promote high expectations based on the belief that everyone can learn, inclusive environments that allow students to thrive, and a culture of inquiry and collaboration which promotes curiosity, adventure, measured risk-taking, and reflection.
Part-time temporary position commencing as soon as possible until 26 January 2028This is a maternity leave replacement position (12 months).
______________________________ ______________________________ ____________________The role of the Student Wellbeing Officer is to support the emotional well-being of students.
The National School Wellbeing Program supports schools to provide a school-based role that is recognised as part of the whole school approach to pastoral care. Applicants must: hold a valid NSW Working with Children Checkhold a minimum qualification or qualifications, equivalent to or higher than, a Certificate IV as determined by the State, and this qualification or qualifications must include competencies in both:mental health and making appropriate referrals; andproviding pastoral care, and/or working with youthPersons holding a formal qualification (Certificate IV or above) in a related field (e.g., Theology, Nursing, Policing, etc.)
which includes components dealing with mental health and client referrals are deemed to meet the minimum qualifications.
Teachers, social workers, counsellors, or psychologists in training are also deemed to meet the minimum qualifications.
Applicants with a teaching degree meet the qualifications but will not be remunerated as teachers.
Applicants are required to complete the professional learning package in responding to and preventing cyberbullying delivered by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner within three months of commencing NSWP services and refresh this professional learning at least once every two and a half years.
Criteria: Experience in providing support to children and/or young people to address social and emotional needsAbility to support schools and teachers in identifying and developing educational, social, and emotional programs to support children and young people who are vulnerable or at riskAbility to liaise with community service organisationsWell-developed organisational and time management skills with the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary pastoral care teamDemonstrated commitment to personal faith practiceYour application should address the above criteria, including the nomination of two (2) referees.
Interested applicants are also invited to view the Student Wellbeing Officer role at St Brigid's Primary School, Kyogle, as there could be the opportunity to work across both roles.
Applications close: 3.00 pm Wednesday, 14 May 2025. Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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