School Welfare Officer

About the Role

The Student Welfare Officer plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of students at St Thomas More's Primary School. This position involves providing pastoral care services and implementing strategies to promote the broader school community's mental health and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities

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• Deliver high-quality pastoral care services to students.
  
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance the school community's social and emotional well-being.
  
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to provide student support.
  
• Coordinate volunteer activities and events that foster relationships between students, parents, and the community.
  
• Develop and facilitate workshops and meetings to engage with parents and carers.
  

Requirements

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• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children's Check (WWCC) registrations.
  
• Completed Certificate IV Youth Work; or
  
• Completed Certificate IV Pastoral Care; or
  
• Diploma or Bachelor in a relevant field.
  

Selection Criteria

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2. Excellent management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments, including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of social and emotional needs.
   
3. Understanding of and ability to implement student support programs.
   
4. Capacity to respond creatively to the needs of the school in the social and emotional wellbeing of students.
   
5. Ability to contribute towards the wider school community, to build and strengthen school's relationship with parents, parish, and community.
   
6. Awareness of initiatives and developments in research pertaining to social and emotional learning, and trauma related behaviours in children.
   

Working with Us

Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for our staff, including professional development and study support. If you are passionate about supporting the well-being of students and contributing to our community, please consider applying for this role.

To Apply

Please submit your application, including a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria. For further information about the school and the application process, please refer to the position description.