Student Welfare Officer

4 days ago

Tuggeranong Administrative District, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Full time
Overview

Salary: $67,369 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time | 24 hours a fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Term 1, 2026

About St Thomas The Apostle Primary School

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School believes in a strong partnership between home and school. Staff are highly enthusiastic to enhance the holistic development of students under their care. Through linking core curriculum areas, the staff community strives for relevance and authenticity for their teaching and learning programs to assist the children to develop skills for an enriching, active and purposeful future.

About The Role

The Student Welfare Officer plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of students by providing pastoral care services and fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment. Working closely with the Principal and broader school community, the Student Welfare Officer implements wellbeing strategies, accompanies students on excursions, and coordinates volunteer activities that strengthen connections between students and their communities. They also engage with families through workshops and meetings, contributing to a whole-school approach to student care. This position is well-suited to someone with a strong understanding of social and emotional development in children, a passion for supporting young people, and the ability to respond with empathy and creativity to diverse needs.

Benefits And Opportunities
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
  • Completed Certificate IV Youth Work; or
  • Completed Certificate IV Pastoral Care; or
  • Diploma or Bachelor in relevant field; and
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Ursula Jamieson on 02 6231 4144 or via email ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries

Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au


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