Wellbeing Coordinator

Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood

Commencement Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Closing Date: Frida, 31 October 2025

Capacity: Full-Time, Permanent

Join us in shaping the future of our students

Be part of Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood's dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.

About Our School

Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC) provides Sydney's premier personalised applied learning approach for students in Years 10 to 12 seeking specialised education pathways in Vocational Education. Southern Cross Catholic College is an inclusive faith learning community where the dignity of all is respected. The College is committed to developing in our students the skills to be confident and creative learners in the world in which they live for today and tomorrow. The Southern Cross Advantage allows students to combine studies for senior school qualifications with higher-level national qualifications, graduating work-ready and with dual qualifications.

Position Highlights

The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.

This full-time role is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The Wellbeing Coordinator (House Leader) is a 2-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent.

About You

As a Wellbeing Coordinator (House Leader), you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.

To excel in this role, you will:

• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• be a confident and collaborative team player and an excellent communicator
• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• demonstrate sound knowledge in developing Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• have the ability to teach Religion is an advantage
• have a commitment to supporting student learning in a unique and innovative learning environment
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• have experience in supporting student wellbeing and middle-level Leadership.

You will have attained:

• a tertiary qualification in Education
• eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.

SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.

Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.

In addition, we offer:

• remuneration package valued at up to $140,855. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763
• an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program.

Application Process

Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;

• current CV
• cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal and parish priest if applicable

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

Applicants may be short-listed and interviewed, and the successful applicant appointed prior to the closing date.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.