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About Us

We are a progressive NFP successfully unlocking the potential in transforming lives through education for over 100 years, having 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. 

 

Alesco Senior College – Why this role makes a difference 

Alesco Senior College is an independent, special assistance secondary school catering to students in years 9 to 12, providing vulnerable young people with the opportunity to achieve success in a smaller and more supportive environment. 

Our aim is to offer education to young people whose circumstances have previously prohibited them from succeeding in mainstream education. 

We provide opportunities for these young people to reach their potential in an environment that is designed specifically to support inclusion and individual needs.

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.

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.

In addition to Atwea’s values, we foster our great culture through Intentional Leadership, managing consciously by Tone and Pace.

Tone Balanced, Professional, Positive

• Infuse positivity and participation
• Extend trust
• Supportive and constructive
• Consolidate and continuously improve
• Extending grace and tolerance
• Invested in the success of self and others

 

Pace Energetic Rhythm

• Agile and responsive
• Generate ideas
• Proactively prioritise
• Time conscious
• Considerate of volume capacity and skill capability
• Measured and deliberate planning

 

About the Role 

We are looking for dynamic, collaborative and passionate Student Welfare Support Officer’s (SWSO) at our Abermain, Charlestown, Cooks Hill and Raymond Terrace campuses to support and assist the Student Welfare Officer’s in aiding the students of Alesco Senior College to manage their life/school balance and continue their education. The SWSO is focused on student wellbeing and creating a source of support for students so that they may form meaningful and engaging relationships with the school and other staff.  The role of the SWSO at Alesco Senior College is to work closely with the Student Welfare Officer (SWO) and Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) to drive the philosophy of the school.

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.

The Student Welfare Support Officer is responsible for providing a range of operational activities, specifically:

• Assist the SWO’s on the purpose, benefits and expectations within student welfare 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 welfare and community programs throughout all Alesco Senior Colleges
• Provide relief as required for Student Welfare Officers at all campuses 
• Participate in pastoral care case management to their individual campus. 
• Ensure consistent implementation of targeted documented support approaches to increase learning support for individual students specific learning needs
• Be available to support welfare and support staff in regarding the full range of practical services or program delivery solutions which may assist in dealing with student issues.
• Understand and comply with legislation and standards in accordance with program policy.
• Participate in school planning activities as required eg fundraising, community programs etc
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the full range of community and welfare service or program delivery activities pertaining to young people’s participation in school and community and collaborates and networks effectively with allied services i.e. Youth Interagency Meetings.
• Deal with correspondence or enquiries from other community or welfare agencies.

 

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.
• Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in Human Sciences, Welfare, Youth Work, Social Sciences or Social Work. Diploma or Degree in a relevant field is highly desirable
• 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 

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

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 

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.

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 5 Domestic Violence days if required.
• Company paid parental and adoption leave; top up parental leave for those eligible. 
• Paid Employee Assistance Program.

 

Atwea College requires:

• Valid vaccination or medical exemption for workplace mobility between sites.
• 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 License.

 

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.