Student Wellbeing Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Student Wellbeing Officer to join our team. As a key member of our wellbeing support network, you will play a critical role in supporting the academic and personal development of students.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and group counselling sessions to students in need;
• Developing and implementing case management plans to support students and their families;
• Collaborating with external mental health service providers to ensure comprehensive student support;
• Communicating effectively with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless student support;

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, education);
• Significant experience working with adolescents and young adults, particularly those with complex needs;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider community;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of flexibility and adaptability;
• Proficiency in using technology to support student engagement and wellbeing.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply now.

About the Role:

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to provide comprehensive student support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Counselling of Complex Needs Students: Provide one-on-one counselling for short-term intervention; Risk assessments on students in crisis; Assessing and implementing approach to crisis management of students.

- Case Management: Refer students and families to external mental health service providers; Collaborate with external mental health service providers; Communicate case management plans and building partnerships with Year level leaders and other relevant stakeholders; Attend SSGs and case review meetings.

- Administrative tasks: Record and review case notes; Ongoing communication with parents, teaching staff and Year level Hub; Daily reporting to Wellbeing team and Assistant Principal; Any other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate.

Requirements:

- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, education);

- Significant experience working with adolescents and young adults, particularly those with complex needs;

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider community;

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of flexibility and adaptability;

- Proficiency in using technology to support student engagement and wellbeing.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package;

- Opportunities for professional development and growth;

- Supportive and collaborative work environment;

- Flexible working arrangements.

Selection Criteria:

- Highly developed counselling skills and experience in counselling adolescents presenting with a range of issues who may be self-referred, teacher or parent referred.

- Knowledge of case management and student support strategies, with a demonstrated capacity to deliver a comprehensive wellbeing service to students and families in an educational setting.

- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.

- Demonstrated ability to manage a range of complex wellbeing-related incidents and ensure that all relevant processes are followed (school-based, Department of Education and other legislative requirements).

- Demonstrated ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students in line with the Child Safe Standards.