Student Welfare Officer

Holy Family Parish Primary School, Gowrie

Gowrie, ACT 


Chaplains / Pastoral Care

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 22 June 2025


A welcoming school community that values curiosity, reflection, and personal growth. This role supports student wellbeing and helps create a safe, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive and confidently face new challenges.

<p><strong>Salary</strong>: $67,369 full time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident</p> <p><strong>About Holy Family Primary School</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>The mission of Holy Family Primary School is to foster the spirit, mind and body of each child. Grounded in an understanding of children's natural sense of wonder, the school&nbsp;aims to equip each child to make sense of their world by wondering, questioning, interacting, reflecting and praying. Constantly adapt to the changing needs of young people, students discover who they are and develop self-confidence to embrace new challenges.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>The Welfare Officer is responsible for supporting the wellbeing of students through the delivery of pastoral care services. This role involves implementing and monitoring strategies that promote a positive and inclusive environment across the school community. Additionally, the Welfare Officer will provide direct support to students and accompany them on excursions as required. This position requires a proactive and professional approach to student welfare and community engagement.</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)</li> <li>Completed Certificate IV Youth Work</li> <li>Completed Certificate IV Pastoral Care</li> <li>Diploma or Bachelor in relevant field</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p> <p>Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (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>This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <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 Jane Hart on 02 6292 1222 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jane.hart@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jane.hart@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:jane.hart@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jane.hart@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:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>#S-DNI</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505383/student-welfare-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>