School Support Officer - Student Wellbeing Officer (20 hours per fortnight)

A temporary part time position commencing 27 July 2026 until 17 December 2026.

This position supports the school’s pastoral care leader/school leadership by undertaking a variety of tasks to enhance student wellbeing and ensure students have the opportunity to be successful at school. 

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate experience in a similar role.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES apply to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate effectively with parents/carers, staff and students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated positive attitude to innovation and change.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualification is a Certificate IV in an appropriate discipline including competencies in: mental health and making appropriate referrals; and providing pastoral care, and/or working with youth.

INDICATIVE DUTIES 

• Improve the wellbeing, resilience and pro-social behaviours of students by working in partnership with the school community to prioritise and deliver small group evidence-based intervention, programs and strategies.
• Enhance student learning and wellbeing outcomes by identifying and establishing support networks for students with staff, the school community, and locally-based.
• Complete the professional learning packa…