Wellbeing Support Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Wellbeing Team within our newly formed Foundation College.  We are seeking Wellbeing Officers who value having a positive impact on students and their communities. The role holds responsibility for creating a safe and engaging environment for students to learn and thrive. 

Foundation College 

Foundation College is an independent school educating young people aged 15-18 who may have experienced barriers to learning. Foundation College offers Victorian Pathway Certificate as a pre-VCE option, as well as the VCE Vocational Major for years 11 and 12 on two campuses: Casey (Narre Warren) and Peninsula (Frankston).  

Wellbeing Team Foundation College  

Our Wellbeing Team support our education team to provide a holistic approach that enables our students to reach their educational and personal potential. Through positive teaching practices and a strong Wellbeing focus, the College curriculum supports the development of resilience and self-empowerment.  

Our ideal candidates will have a genuine desire to support the growth of our students and make a meaningful difference in their lives by providing a holistic approach that supports the building of resilience. The successful candidates will share our vision and embed Foundation College’s core values into all professional interactions and practices.  Our Core Values are:- Dedicated, Inclusive, Nurture, Respect and Integrity.  

Your Skills and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have a genuine desire to support the growth of our students and make a meaningful difference in their lives by providing a holistic approach that supports the building of resilience.

Requirements for the role will be to hold an appropriate qualification in counselling, youth work or similar with a minimum of three years’ experience preferably in an education setting or working with young people who have experienced barriers to learning.

The successful candidate must hold a current Working With Childrens (Employee) Card.

Benefits 

Joining Foundation College means becoming part of a community-minded organisation committed to employee wellbeing and professional development. The right candidate will enjoy attractive benefits in salary packaging and school vacation entitlements.

Remuneration

Starting Salary $74,871 - $91,043 (FTE)

Conditions of Employment 

• The appointment of the successful applicant will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Must hold a current WWC (Employee) Card. 
• Willing to work between both campuses to support our wellbeing team.

Recruitment for this position is part-time (0.80) and ongoing.   Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Please ensure that your application includes: 1) A resume including relevant experience and 2) Names and contact numbers (telephone and email) of two referees who can attest to the claims made in your application. 

Please forward to lidiya.kerassitis@foundationcollege.vic.edu.au. 

Position descriptions will be available upon request.  Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

This organisation promotes the safety wellbeing and inclusion of all children including those with a disability, aboriginal background and culturally and or linguistically diverse background. 

Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experiences they may have working with those with a disability, aboriginal background and culturally and or linguistically diverse background.

For further information, please visit our website: https://www.foundation.vic.edu.au. 

Applications close: 21st March 2024 at 10am 

The college reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.