WELLBEING COACH

All enquiries regarding employment at Melbourne Girls Grammar can be addressed to employment@mggs.vic.edu.au or please call +61 3 9862 9200.
The Melbourne Girls Grammar Senior Years Program is responsive to the world our Grammarians will live, study and work in beyond graduation: we focus on developing an enterprising mindset so that our Grammarians are academically, emotionally and socially ready for the pace and complexity of global lives. It builds on current curriculum and wellbeing provisions, providing a sophisticated, integrated experience of academic, co-curricular and wellbeing programs.
We are looking for a collaborative, dynamic and professional Wellbeing Coach, to join the Senior Years Wellbeing Coaching Team on a fixed term contract until the end of 2024.
The successful candidate is passionate about making connections that support students to be independent and resilient learners. Wellbeing Coaches are non-teaching staff specialised in counselling and/or health qualifications or have an outstanding record working in pastoral care and are ready for this next move.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Senior Years, the Wellbeing Coach will be responsible for:
guiding the student in optimising their opportunities, academic and co-curricular;
tracking and profiling the student’s holistic progress;
collaborating with other wellbeing service professionals to provide all-round care for our students;
providing wellbeing sessions that are group and cohort specific; and
formative feedback within our wellbeing ecosystem for students they coach
This highly motivated individual will have:
the ability to coach, influence and inspire young people;
knowledge of best practice for the wellbeing of young people and a high level of confidentiality;
excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to consult and interact with students, parents and staff;
outstanding team work skills and mindset, initiative, drive and integrity; and
a related tertiary qualification in the area of health and wellbeing of young people is desirable.
At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.
If you are looking to work in a leading organisation with exposure to new technologies and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities.
Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.
Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar
As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
How to Apply
Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type). All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card as part of the recruitment process.
Applications close 9.00am Friday 1 March 2024