Student Welfare Officer - Holy Family Primary, Gowrie ACT

Holy Family Parish Primary School, Gowrie (see more jobs from this school)

Gowrie, ACT 


Chaplains / Pastoral Care

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 28 February 2025


Join us as a Student Welfare Officer to enhance student wellbeing through pastoral care and community-wide support strategies.

<p><strong>Location</strong>: Gowrie, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Part-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary</strong>: $67,369 full time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 11.55pm, Friday 28 February 2025</p><p><strong>About Holy Family Parish</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The mission of our school is to foster the spirit, mind and body of each child. Grounded in an understanding of children's natural sense of wonder, our school&nbsp;aims to equip each child to make sense of their world by wondering, questioning, interacting, reflecting and praying. We constantly adapt to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all students can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges. Our commitment is to unlock the talents of every individual student and help them on their way to a lifetime of self-discovery and fulfilment.</p><p>We are part of Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>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. Responsibilities include supporting&nbsp;the wellbeing of students by providing pastoral care services, implementing strategies that foster the wellbeing of the broader school community, and accompanying students on excursions.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration; and</li><li>Completed Certificate IV Youth Work; or</li><li>Completed Certificate IV Pastoral Care; or</li><li>Diploma or Bachelor in relevant field.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li></ul><p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://www.holyfamily.act.edu.au/">website</a>.&nbsp;Information about CECG can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Kate Markcrow on 02 6292 1222 or via email <a href="mailto: kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au">kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a><br><strong>Application queries</strong>: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505072/student-welfare-officer-holy-family-primary-gowrie-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>