Student Wellbeing Officer

1 week ago


Dandenong, Victoria, Australia St Mary's College for the Deaf - Dandenong Campus Full time

Role Description/Criteria

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively run and manage the Dandenong campus' space for students to drop in for social or mental health breaks and support (Chill Out Space) at lunchtime.
  • Contribute to improving student attendance, engagement and connectedness.
  • Provide pastoral care, support and guidance to students with a hearing loss in developing strategies to overcome difficulties in class and individual sessions.
  • Support students to develop positive behaviours and thoughts as part of the College Positive Behaviours for Learning practice.
  • Attend Program Support Group meetings as required.
  • Provide students with referrals to specialist services as required.

Selection Criteria

  • Experience in supporting the wellbeing of students, particularly those who are deaf or have a disability.
  • Capacity to work within the school environment and an ability to liaise with outside agencies.
  • Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness.
  • An ability to provide wellbeing support and specific programs both within and outside of classroom environments.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
  • A capacity to work closely with key staff members whilst adhering to College guidelines and school-based procedures.

Commitment to Child Safety

The successful applicant will:

  • Be familiar with and comply with the school's childsafe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety.
  • Assist in the provision of a childsafe environment for students.
  • Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing.

Qualification and Requirements


Student wellbeing officers must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualification that includes competencies in mental health and making appropriate referrals, and providing pastoral care or working with youth.

An understanding or knowledge of deafness would be preferred.


Applicants must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check.


Application Procedures

How to apply:

- covering letter identifying the relevant advertised position and including a brief response outlining the extent to which you meet each of the selection criteria
- a curriculum vitae
- copies of any qualifications
- copy of current VIT registration
- current employer and at least two other professionals to be listed as your referees.

Further information is available by contacting the College on
or accessing the link to our website St Mary's College for the deaf

Details:

Address:5-11 Caroline Street

DANDENONG

Phone:

Principal:
Ms Amanda Purcell

Applications Close:08/12/2023

Position:
Catholic Education Staff

Type:
Fixed Term

Hours per Week:
Part-time

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