Student Welfare Officer
- 506470
- NICHOLLS, ACT, 2913
- Temporary
- Closing at: Jan 27 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
- Holy Spirit Primary (Nicholls)
Salary Range: $67,369 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | Hours are negotiable
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2026, Term One
About Holy Spirit Primary School
Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic school that welcomes children from Preschool to Year 6, providing a supportive and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our Early Learning Centre and Primary school classrooms are modern, well resourced, and designed to create stimulating spaces that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Grounded in faith and guided by strong values, we focus on the holistic development of each child spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a genuine sense of belonging.
About the Role
The Student Welfare Officer plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of students by providing pastoral care services and fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment. Working closely with the Principal and broader school community, the Student Welfare Officer implements wellbeing strategies, accompanies students on excursions, and coordinates volunteer activities that strengthen connections between students and their communities. They also engage with families through workshops and meetings, contributing to a whole-school approach to student care. This position is well-suited to someone with a strong understanding of social and emotional development in children, a passion for supporting young people, and the ability to respond with empathy and creativity to diverse needs.
Benefits and Opportunities
- 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
- Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
- Completed Certificate IV Youth Work; or
- Completed Certificate IV Pastoral Care; or
- Diploma or Bachelor in relevant field; and
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
Application Process
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. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Julie Wiley on 02 6241 8640 or via email julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
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