Director of Wellbeing

Posted: 22/08/2025

Closing Date: 08/09/2025

Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time

Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart

Job Category: Senior Staff

Join Our Community at The Friends' School - Hobart

The Friends' School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends', we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you're looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends' School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

Why Work at The Friends' School?

At The Friends' School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).

Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.

Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

About the Role

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

The development of this new position reflects the strategic commitment to placing student and staff wellbeing at the heart of our work at The Friends' School. 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. This alignment ensures that wellbeing is not seen as an ancillary support but as an integral part of the learning environment.

The Director of Wellbeing will be a central figure in realising the School's Strategic Plan, by leading initiatives that promote resilience, connection, and positive mental health outcomes for our students. As convenor of the E–12 Pastoral Care Committee, the Director will foster collaboration across all sections of the School, ensuring consistency in pastoral practices and equitable access to support services. Additionally, the position will directly supervise school psychologists and work closely with the access and inclusion team, creating a unified and responsive framework that can better meet the diverse needs of the school community. Through this leadership role, every student feels supported, known, and valued.

This position will be advertised with a flexible starting date for either the beginning of Semester 1 or Semester 2 in 2026. We see this position as having a significant impact on both the student body and the school community.

Key Focus Areas

• Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School's 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.

A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in education and/or wellbeing-related fields.
• Current Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania registration (or eligibility to obtain) and current Working with Vulnerable People registration (employment category).
• Extensive experience leading whole-school or organisational wellbeing frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in child safeguarding legislation, policies, and practice.
• Proven leadership in fostering inclusive cultures where diversity is celebrated.
• Strong capacity to mentor staff, build positive relationships, and strengthen community connectedness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations, drive innovation, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Commitment to the Purpose and Concerns of The Friends' School and the Quaker ethos.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter that clearly addresses the Selection Criteria (1,2,3,4,5 & 6) as outlined in the Position Description.
  A updated resume detailing your relevant qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed by both the School and external consultants to ensure the highest calibre of candidates.