Student Wellbeing Support
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
21 September 2026
Posted 14 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
110.8
41.2 teaching · 69.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
193
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
75%
Girls vs boys
58 girls · 135 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
KSC1 - Qualifications, knowledge and experience utilising theories, frameworks that translate to school wellbeing work. Relevant qualification or progress toward a Bachelors degree or higher (e.g. Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling or other relevant qualification), with a sound understanding of wellbeing and inclusion practices in Special Education, including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and their impact on student engagement, regulation, attendance and learning (preferable).
KSC2 - Experience, training and capability holding and managing complex student wellbeing cases. Inclusive of sound information sharing, risk assessing/ safety planning, managing external referrals, working alongside parents and more.
KSC3 - Trauma - Informed and Inclusive Practice
Sound knowledge and application of trauma - informed and inclusivepractices to support student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement through group work, 1:1 support and staged responses within an inclusive school culture.
KSC4 - Communication, Collaboration and teamwork
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies, including effective participation in SSGs, complex case meetings, referrals and caseload management. Working alongside other disciplines (ES, Teachers, other) and being effective interpersonally
KSC5 - Professional Practice, Compliance and Child Safety
Demonstrated commitment to ethical, professional and child safe practice, including confidentiality, mandatory reporting, accurate record keeping, and compliance …