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

at Mount Carmel Catholic College, Varroville, Australia

Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

11 November 2026

Start

28 January 2027

Type of post

Pastoral and welfare
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Temporary part time

First seen

2 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

A temporary part time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. 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 Demonstrated experience in a similar role. The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable 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 package in responding to and preventing cyberbullying delivered by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner within three months of commencing NSWP services and refresh this professional learning at least once every two and a half years. Working with Government services and community agencies. Support students in times of transition. Support data collection processes to evaluate and feedback on school-based wellbeing programs and strategies. Support the implementation of the school’s whole-school approach to PB4L, pastoral care, student wellbeing priorities, and build positive community relationships. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us. Closing date: 11 November 2026 at 11.55pm Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do. Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe. As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.

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