Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Job Description

Waverley Christian College is a forward-thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2024. The Wantirna South Campus is seeking an experienced Student Wellbeing Coordinator, part-time (FTE 0.4) to support our male student cohort. You will champion holistic wellbeing, provide proactive health promotion, pastoral care, timely interventions, and counselling across mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual domains. This role will provide one-on-one or group support to our male student cohort to evaluate their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. In addition to direct counselling, you will support student wellbeing through a variety of tasks such as lunch-time clubs, meeting with parents and teachers, organising external referrals, and preparing talks for parents. Be part of a collaborative and dedicated team committed to student wellbeing and experience the reward of seeing genuine change and growth in students, helping them move from surviving to thriving. You are an ideal candidate if you: Have relevant qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Have extensive experience in counselling young people. Experience with high-risk young people will be highly regarded. Have experience in clinical supervision of Masters students undergoing supervised professional counselling practice (ideal, but not essential) Have high-level interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal Are Health and Safety minded Enjoy working in a team environment Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include: A range of salary packaging options Paid parental leave Flexible work opportunities Career and leadership professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program Friendly and collegial community to work with Waverley Christian College relies on exemptions in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Section 12 (Special Measures), Section 28 (Welfare Services) and Section 88 (Special Needs). In order to best serve the unique needs of young male students at the College, males are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button. A Position Description is available below. Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide three references. A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired. A First Aid Certificate (HLTAD011) is also required prior to starting in the role. Apply now as applications close Friday 30 August! Enquiries: (03) 9871 8600 Quoting job number: 202448 Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children. 8 August 2024 Wantirna South Victoria, AustraliaPart Time Education & Training Student Services #J-18808-Ljbffr