Student Wellbeing Support Officer/Chaplain

Role Description/Criteria

St Luke’s Primary School, Wantirna provides an education based on the whole person at their individual point of need. We are a unique multi-cultural community committed to providing our students with access to engaging contemporary learning, in a safe, welcoming environment that makes each person feel respected and valued. The St Luke's school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

The role of the Student Wellbeing Support Officer/Chaplain is vital to the wellbeing of students of our school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Student Wellbeing Leader to ensure all students are given every opportunity to an inclusive education. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part-time fixed-term position of Student Wellbeing Support Officer/Chaplain for the remainder of the 2024 school year commencing ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate or organise small groups and activities for students around aspects of challenge such as anxiety and social interaction.
• Contribute to improving student attendance, engagement and connectedness.
• Provide pastoral care, support and guidance to students
• Support students to develop positive behaviours,
• Provide students with referrals to external specialist services as required.

What we can offer

• Temporary Part-Time Position commencing ASAP - 20th December 2024.
• 1 day per week (7.6 hours) or equivalent hours over 2 days
• Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Averaged - Does not work during school break)
• Potential for extension of contract

Selection Criteria

• Experience in supporting a range of Student Wellbeing needs.
• Capacity to work within a team and an ability to liaise with outside agencies.
• Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness.
• An ability to provide Wellbeing Support and specific programs both within and outside of classroom environments.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

Qualification and Requirements

Applicants must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualifications that includes competencies in;

• mental health and making appropriate referrals
• providing pastoral care or working with youth

Qualifications that meet these requirements are:

• Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC42315
• Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42015)
• Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315)
• Certificate IV in Youth Justice(CHC40513)
• Certificate IV in Youth WorkCHC40413)
• an equivalent qualification that includes competencies in mental health and making appropriate referrals.

The Successful applicant will be subject to the Working with Children check.

Application Procedures

Please download and read the attached documents before applying for this position.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the position;
• A current Curriculum Vitae detailing your experience, skills and employment history - including the details of any volunteer work involving children;
• the names and contact details of at least two referees. It is strongly recommended that applicants include their most recent principal/employer as one of their referees.

Please email your application to the Principal, Kathryn Murphy

*********@slwantirna.catholic.edu.au