• Part-time 34.2 hours per week, On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• $62,685 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation

  
Short Description
Work with students to help mitigate factors that affect the personal, social, educational & employment achievements of students.
  
Salary
$62,685 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation
  
The Student Wellbeing Support Officer works to mitigate factors that affect the personal, social, educational and employment achievements of students enrolled at the Institute. The role involves assessment of individual student needs and risks and the development and implementation of strategies to address these needs, including referral to external agencies where appropriate.
The position is focussed on retaining students in appropriate courses by supporting them to complete their studies, to identify and assist in dismantling barriers to attendance or learning and working with appropriate staff to identify further education and training pathways leading to employment options.

The must haves
Mandatory requirements

• A relevant degree or diploma with current and relevant experience
• Employee Victorian Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check

  
Highly desirable requirements

• Certificate IV – Training and Assessment or similar teaching qualification
• Previous experience in an educational or training environment

  
About us
South West TAFE is an education hub with a difference. By fusing leading industry knowhow with innovative teaching practices, we empower all types of talent so they can excel and achieve a lifetime of opportunity, employability and a fulfilling career.
We have 5 main campuses spread across the thriving South West Victoria region. They are located at Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Colac and Sherwood Park and deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 6,000 students every year.
To maintain our high standards of training we are committed to attracting the very best talent and providing them with a supportive work environment in which they can flourish.

What we can offer you

• Continuous opportunities for learning and development
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Work alongside team members guided by a strong set of organisational values
• Chance to make a sea change in a thriving regional setting

  
Any Questions? Please contact:
Deb Brevis – Team Leader – Student Wellbeing
☎ 0466 944 969
✉ [email protected]
  
A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.
  
Applications close:  Wednesday, 8 November 2023
  
Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
  
How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
  
South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment, embracing all forms of diversity.
  
We strongly encourage applications if you’re:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+