About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing January 2025
Position tenure: Fixed Term | 24 months
Weeks worked: School Term Weeks Only
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 30 hours per week | 6 hours per day | Monday to Wednesday at Our Lady's College | Thursday to Friday at Mary Immaculate Primary School
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 at $38.29 (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Mary Immaculate Primary School, Annerley and Our Lady's College, Annerley work in partnership as part of Brisbane Catholic Education together providing high quality, inclusive learning and teaching that meets the needs of our culturally and linguistically rich, diverse community of learners. We pride ourselves on our welcoming, unique sense of community where everyone belongs. This job offers an innovative opportunity for working across two campuses.
Explore Mary Immaculate and Our Lady's College to learn more about us.
About the role - We are looking for an energetic, empathetic and community-minded professional to join our Student Wellbeing Team as a Student Wellbeing Officer (SWO), responsible for providing general pastoral care and wellbeing support to students.
The Student Wellbeing Officer supports and is a role model for students, enhancing engagement with the broader community and parents. The Student Wellbeing Officer’s focus is on providing effective Tier 1 supports, general strategies and interventions aimed at promoting overall student wellbeing. The SWO will be working both within and outside the classroom itself.
Qualifications:
- Certificate IV qualification in Pastoral Care, Youth Work, equivalent or higher certificate with at least two competencies in mental health,
- Making appropriate referrals,
- Working with young people on cultural awareness and support.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Sally Smith
Contact number: 3848 8965
Contact email: sasmith@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 25-Nov-2024