Student Wellbeing Specialist

1 week ago


Berwick, Australia Cire Services Full time

**About the role**

Cire Community School is a leader in delivering innovative programs to students from Years 5 to 12 who have disengaged from education. The Community School offers an alternative to mainstream schooling, supporting some of the region's most vulnerable and marginalised young people.

Our Student Wellbeing Specialists support a positive wellbeing culture at Cire Community School. This involves supporting students requiring assistance with their wellbeing needs on a day-to-day basis, encouraging engagement, providing interventions and referrals, working with external professionals and student support groups, liaising with parents/guardians and providing programs to student groups.

Working as a team, you will collaborate with students, teachers and learning support professionals to establish strategies that support self-regulation, assisting students to actively participate in their learning. Your days will be varied, always active and working with purpose to support the overall wellbeing of Cire students.

Due to growth and internal advancement, Cire has a part-time opportunity available immediately at our Berwick campus, 4 days per week.

**The Perks**

At Cire, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. With salary packaging and novated leasing, you can reduce your taxable income and put more money back in your pocket. And because we're a not-for-profit organisation, you’ll feel great knowing your work directly benefits some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits that include access to EAP services, discounted childcare, and discounted courses. We also offer ongoing support and mentoring to help you grow in your career. So, if you're looking for an organisation that values its employees, come join us at Cire.

**About you**

As an experienced Wellbeing Specialist, you:

- Hold a qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling, Education or a related field
- Have experience working effectively with young people and the ability to build rapport and trust
- Have a strong understanding of the complexity of adolescent development and the impact of trauma on development and engagement in education
- Have demonstrated ability to quickly, sensitively and effectively assist with the de-escalation of young people in moments of personal distress
- Are passionate and skilled in working with students ranging from years 7 to 12 who struggle in mainstream education
- Are willing to assist students and staff by suggesting any adjustments that may need to occur in order for greater learning and engagement to ensue
- Have a thorough understanding of Child Safe frameworks and regulations
- Currently hold, or be willing to undertake, certifications including a Working with Children Check, Australian Right to Work Check, and National Police Check

To enjoy Cire's environment and culture, you will have a community focus, friendly personality and positive attitude. You will demonstrate our Values of Respect, Quality and Integrity. You will enjoy being an integral part of a professional team.

**What we're about**

Cire Services is a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation and one of the largest NFPs serving the diverse population of the Yarra Ranges and Casey regions, near Melbourne.

Our core services include:

- Our **Community School**, a registered independent school, providing upper primary and secondary curriculum to disengaged students in an alternative school environment;
- Cire **Early Learning**, supporting children's services for long day-care, pre-school programs, occasional care, vacation care and before and after school care;
- Cire Training, our **Registered Training Organisation** (RTO), offering accredited, pre-accredited, work skills and leisure courses; and
- Our **Community Hubs**, bringing people together to connect, learn and contribute in their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.

**What Next?**

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the Cire Recruitment Team on (03) 7067 6231.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift


  • Student Counsellor

    2 days ago


    Berwick, Australia Federation University Australia Full time

    Provide counselling services for our students and participate in delivery of mental health education programs. - Chief Learner Experience Office - Berwick Campus - Part-time (0.4), fixed term appointment until March 2026 - HEW 7 - $97,371 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 23/02/2025 Ranked number one university in Australia for...

  • Learning Assistant

    4 days ago


    Berwick, Australia CIRE SERVICES INCORPORATED Full time

    Are you ready to create a positive and supportive learning environment for our students? Do you have the skills to establish strategies that support self-regulation and promote active participation in learning? If so, we want you on our team!_ **About the Role** Cire Community School is a leader in delivering innovative programs to students who have...

  • Drama Teachers

    1 week ago


    Berwick, Victoria, Australia Stage School Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Stage School Australia is looking for both emerging and experienced teaching staff to join its teamWe are currently seeking expressions of interest from suitable applicants to take on Drama teaching shifts across Melbourne, with a particular focus on our Berwick location. Whether you are a graduate beginning your teaching career or an experienced tutor,...

  • Secondary Teacher

    2 days ago


    Berwick, Victoria, Australia OneSchool Global Australia Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    DISCOVER THE JOY OF TEACHING AT ONESCHOOL GLOBALTake the next step in your education career within an innovative pedagogy, where students are not only eager to learn, but take ownership of their learning.Together with a healthy work-life balance, smaller class sizes, strong engagement from the school's leadership and school community, our teachers are...


  • Berwick, Australia Chisholm Institute Full time

    As an Education Engagement Support Officer (Berwick), your key responsibilities include: - Identify students in need of support sourced from a variety of information. - Actively support the implementation of the Senior Secondary Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing Framework and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 - Support students in the classroom...

  • Grade 2 Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Berwick, Australia St John of God Health Care Full time

    Your Position at St John of God Berwick Hospital You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide senior social work services to clients/patients. Practices as a Social Worker and ensures practice is in accordance to the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Practice Guidelines and SJGHC policies and guidelines. The...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Berwick, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Job Requisition ID: 5358 - Legal Entity: Monash Health - Location: Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806 - Employment Type: Part Time - Posting Date: 6 Aug 2025 **Monash Health is a great place to work** Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Berwick, Australia Global Home Care Full time

    **About the role** As a Support Worker at Global Home Care, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate and personalised care to our elderly clients in the South East suburbs of Melbourne. In this casual position, you will work closely with our clients to help them maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own...

  • Service Leader

    2 weeks ago


    Berwick, Australia Camp Australia Full time

    We’ve got some exciting news! We've been approved to offer the ECEC Worker Retention Grant to our incredible team! That means you’ll get an extra 10% on top of your award hourly rate. Join our crew and seize this amazing opportunity! At **Camp Australia,** children are at the centre of everything we do, guiding their growth before school, after school,...


  • Berwick, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Job Requisition ID: 5013 - Legal Entity: Monash Health - Location: Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806 - Employment Type: Part Time Fixed Term - Posting Date: 25 Jul 2025 **Monash Health is a great place to work** Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe,...