Student Welfare Worker

**About the school**

Nestled in 15 hectares of leafy greenspace in Brisbane's north, St John Fisher College blends strong academics with vocational experiences, fostering a readiness within students to take on a dynamic world. Our campus boasts upgraded facilities and is the home to FisherONE, which is pioneering online learning for Brisbane Catholic Education. With 650 students, exceptional academic achievements, a vibrant community, and a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, St John Fisher College is the destination for education professionals to develop their careers.
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**About the role**

We are seeking a
** student welfare worker** to fulfil a part-time fixed term contract for 2024. The student welfare worker will provide
**social, emotional and spiritual support **reflecting the specific needs of the students attending the school as well as providing support for a range of day-to-day matters affecting the College community.

**The successful applicant will have the ability to**:

- Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.
- Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
- A sound knowledge of student welfare.
- Proven capacity to work with students and young adults.
- Provide friendly, efficient service to all stakeholders.
- Strong organisational ability.
- Effective administration skills including sound digital literacy and spreadsheet skills.
- Work diligently and quickly to support students.
- Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.

**To be eligible to be considered for this role you will**:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

**Estimated start date**:Jan 2024

**Position tenure**:Fixed Term

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration **(where Fixed Term)**:12 Months

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:10 hours p/wk (days/times can be negotiated)

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 4 - Full time hourly rate commencing at $34.86 per hour ($28.16 if annualised)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
- _
- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _
- commitment to the safeguarding of children_
- and promotes a culture where _
**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**:

- . Successful applicants will complete requisite _
- Working With Children (WWC)_
- pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._
- Equity and inclusion are at the _
- core of our Catholic values_

**Contact**: Sarah Nowell

**Contact number**: 07 3269 8188

**Closing date**:27-Nov-2023