Student Welfare Officer - St Thomas More's Primary, Campbell ACT
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Job no: 503870
Work type: Temporary
Location: St Thomas More's Primary (Campbell)
Categories: Student Welfare Officer
Location: Campbell, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary Range: $67,369 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 24 November 2024
About St Thomas More's Primary
Welcome to St. Thomas More’s Primary School in Campbell, a nurturing community established by the Sisters of the Holy Faith in 1961. As a proud Catholic Archdiocesan School, we offer a warm and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported. Our small school structure allows us to provide personalised attention, ensuring that each student’s unique needs are recognised and catered for.
At St. Thomas More’s, we are dedicated to creating a secure atmosphere where children can flourish; building self-esteem and resilience through engaging, well-rounded education. Our dedicated teachers inspire a love for learning, while our dynamic community fosters strong friendships and collaboration. With a focus on holistic development, we prepare students not just academically, but also socially and emotionally, empowering them to become confident, compassionate individuals. Join us in nurturing the next generation in a school where every child can truly shine!
About the Role
The Student Welfare Officer supports the wellbeing of school students through the provision of pastoral care services. They implement strategies to support the wellbeing of the broader school community.
Student Welfare Officers are required to complete a three-hour (during work hours) online professional learning package (PLP) aimed at responding to and preventing cyberbullying.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pastoral care services.
- Implement strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community.
- Accompany students on excursions.
- Coordinate and participate in volunteer activities with students in the community.
- Develop, facilitate, or participate in parent/carer workshops and meetings.
Qualifications
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
- Completed Certificate IV Youth Work; or
- Completed Certificate IV Pastoral Care; or
- Diploma or Bachelor in relevant field.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position Description
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