St Mary’s College, Ipswich is a close knit Catholic, secondary College committed to the education of young women in the Mercy Tradition. We are a growing school community that has a current enrolment of approximately 700 students. The educational experiences offered are holistic and designed to be values based and life-giving. In joining our community, you join supportive, collaborative and professional colleagues who are dedicated to the best outcomes for each student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the role

St Mary’s College, Ipswich is seeking a Student Wellbeing Officer to join them for Term One of 2024. This is a government funded position and therefore may be extended past the initial fixed-term.

In this role, the successful applicant will:

• Work as a member of a team that supports students in strengthening their relationships and community connections
• Assist the school community to look after the personal needs of students through the provision of general personal advice
• Empower young people and their families, by fostering connections with outside agencies, being an advocate and running programs for those who are disadvantaged or disconnected
• Contribute to the pastoral care of students and related wellbeing services offered by the school in consultation with the student support team and School Leadership
• Refer students and families requiring more complex assessment and support to the Guidance Counsellor and/or external agencies
• Provide support and guidance about ethics, values, relationship issues; the provision of student welfare, and enhancing engagement with the broader community.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• Demonstrate previous study in the area of Social Work or Counselling would be considered highly advantageous
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement
• Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education

Estimated start date: Commencing January 2024

Position tenure: Fixed Term

Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration: Term One 2024

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 5 days /week (38 hours /week)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 – $35.74 /hour

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.

Closing date: 26-Nov-2023