Cultivating Resilience as a Director of Wellbeing

4 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia beBeeWellbeing Full time $110,070 - $154,950
Director of Wellbeing

The Friends' School is seeking a visionary leader to join our leadership team. This permanent, full-time role will commence in 2026, with flexibility for a start at either the beginning of Semester 1 or Semester 2.

This new position reflects our strategic commitment to placing student and staff wellbeing at the heart of our work. With the increasing complexity of student needs and the evolving challenges in mental health and pastoral care, the Director of Wellbeing will ensure a cohesive, whole-school approach to wellbeing from Early Learning through to Year 12.

  • Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of our E–12 wellbeing framework.
  • Champion child safeguarding and ensure compliance with national and state legislation and standards.
  • Oversee inclusive practices that support neurodiverse learners, gifted students, and students with additional needs.
  • Lead wellbeing initiatives for both students and staff, promoting resilience, positive relationships, and a safe, inclusive work environment.
  • Mentor and guide a team of wellbeing leaders, psychologists, and pastoral care staff.
  • Collaborate with sectional leaders to embed wellbeing practices within curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Strengthen parent engagement and community partnerships to support wellbeing initiatives.
  • Monitor wellbeing trends and use data to inform continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Represent the School in key committees and provide regular reporting to the Principal and Board.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Wellbeing Framework Development
  • Child Safeguarding
  • Inclusive Practices
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Team Leadership
  • Curriculum Integration
  • Community Partnerships
  • Wellbeing Data Analysis
  • Board Representation

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