Are you looking for a career that really makes a difference?

Due to organisational growth, we are currently looking for a Student Wellbeing Support Officer to help our students break down their barriers to learning and find a balance between education and wellbeing.

If you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you. We prioritise hiring on attitude and competency that we can support with mentoring.

About Us

We are a progressive NFP successfully unlocking the potential in transforming lives through education for over 100 years. We have grown by 900% in just the past 20 yrs with planned growth for the future, we are indeed proud of this continued development coupled with sustainable practices in the service and difference we make to the community.

Our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation shine through our people.

Year on year we continue to grow by being agile, positive, and a hands-on team.

We are seeking equally passionate people who are aligned with our values, invested in their roles, and the success of others.

‘Why’ this role makes a difference

Our organisation is genuinely committed to our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation, not just in our strategic plan, yet in our day to day business as usual deliverables to our company, people and students.

About the Role

Located at our Abermain Campus, The Student Wellbeing and Support Officer works closely with a campus team to support the regular and consistent practices of the student wellbeing and support teams within campuses, and specifically works in collaboration with the Student Wellbeing Officer to support the wellbeing needs of students.

The role works to connect with students, as individuals and in groups to build rapport, provide support and assist identify barriers which are challenging the student’s engagement in learning. The Student Wellbeing Support Officer works with Student Wellbeing Officer to support the needs of students in the areas of engagement and participation, referral to external agencies, life skill development and safety.

The Student Wellbeing Support Officer may be involved in Child Care and Protection matters and pastoral care case management practices.

The Student Wellbeing Support Officer may also be involved in the supervision and delivery of group work focussed on non-curriculum learning and development, and the implementation of consistent practices to increase learning support for individual students specific learning needs.

In this full time role, successful applicants should be able to confidently:

• Develop rapport, gain trust and respect from students to develop lasting relationships.
• Assist the Student Wellbeing Officer on the purpose, benefits and expectations within student wellbeing in order to promote high expectations and positive outcomes for all.
• Design, develop and deliver non curriculum programs focused on life skill development or increased wellbeing.
• Support the successful implementation of wellbeing and community programs throughout all Alesco Senior Colleges.
• Participate in pastoral care case management to their individual campus.
• Facilitate information sharing and collaborative practices which lead to the quality provision of individual learning needs of students.
• Be available to support wellbeing and support staff in regarding the full range of practical services or program delivery solutions which may assist in dealing with student issues.
• Consistently advocate the importance of positive staff/ student relationships to the ongoing success of students within Alesco Senior College.
• Participate in school planning activities as required, eg fundraising, community programs etc.

About You

• You already live by the values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation.
• Minimum 2 years’ Experience in individualised or group support and case management with young people.
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate and or training.
• Cert IV Diploma or higher qualifications in Human Sciences, Welfare, Youth Work, Social Sciences or Social Work.
• Effective high-level communication, interpersonal, advocacy and conflict resolution skills.
• A demonstrated interest in student wellbeing with experience working with disadvantage and at-risk young people.
• Knowledge of behaviour, psychological and wellbeing theories, and practices relevant to young people.
• Proven innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of secondary schooling sector and adherence to all required current legislative instruments and guidelines including child protection and safety.
• Experience in an alternative or independent education setting is desirable.

Your values align ours

Inclusion

We strive to create an environment where a diverse range of people can access opportunities and be valued.

We intentionally design strategies for the active engagement of all, especially those who may need support for their successful involvement.

Collaborative – Uses empathy to build trust and nurture lasting relationships.

Communication – Seek and respond positively to constructive feedback and guidance.

Values Diversity – Be responsive to diverse cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, values and beliefs.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and are open to moving forward with a positive curiosity to the possibilities.

We challenge ourselves to continually improve and positively influence the things that can be achieved

Vision – Demonstrates forward-thinking and awareness of the consequences of own actions.

Adaptability – Actively seeks, reflects, and integrates feedback to enhance own performance, showing a strong capacity and willingness to modify own behaviours.

Critical Thinking – Constructively questions and challenges the way things have always been done to identify opportunities for improvement.

Integrity

We demonstrate a consistent and uncompromising commitment to highest personal, professional, and ethical standards.

Resiliency – Proactively manages career and professional development in a mutually beneficial partnership with the Organisation.

Professionalism – Sets realistic goals, prioritises work, follows through on tasks, and reports on progress.

Accountability – Holds self and others responsible for achieving results and agreed upon targets.

Atwea College requires:

• Valid NSW Working With Children Check and current National Criminal Police Record Check prior to the commencement of employment.
• Child Protection Training, or willingness to obtain.
• Drivers Licence.
• Cert IV Diploma or higher qualifications in Human Sciences, Welfare, Youth Work, Social Sciences or Social Work.

About our PERKS!

At Atwea College we offer extra cherries on top including:

• Competitive Remuneration.
• As a Not-for-Profit organisation, ability to salary package up to $15,899 tax free per FBT year.
• 2 Mental Health Days.
• 1 Board Bonus Day.
• 1 Birthday Bonus Day.
• Confidential 10 Paid Family and Domestic Violence days if required.
• Company paid parental and adoption leave; top up parental leave for those eligible.
• Paid Employee Assistance Program.

Join a progressive NFP where you can make a difference. A company that is authentic in their values of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusion!

If you are interested in all the amazing things we do at Atwea College, check out our website https://atwea.edu.au/

Atwea College’s value of Inclusion, underpins our commitment to equal opportunity employment.