<p><strong>Permanent Full-time</strong></p> <p><strong><u>About Us</u></strong></p> <p>Edmund Rice College is an Independent Catholic secondary boys' school (Years 7 - 12), centrally located in the heart of the Illawarra and within walking distance of the University of Wollongong. One of over 50 schools across Australia in the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, the College is located on 9 magnificent hectares in Mt Keira. The College is a regional comprehensive school for boys drawing students from all regions of the Illawarra. The College offers substantial modern facilities set in a picturesque setting. With a broad curriculum and an extensive extracurricular program, Edmund Rice College caters for interests, skills and abilities across a wide spectrum in a contemporary technologically rich educational setting. Strongly inclusive, the College prides itself on its diversity as it welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures.</p> <p>For further information about Edmund Rice College, please visit our website - <a href="https://www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>The Role</u></strong></p> <p>Edmund Rice College is seeking to appoint a permanent full-time suitably qualified and highly experienced Director of Pastoral Care &amp; Wellbeing to join the College Leadership Team (CLT) in 2026, or by negotiation.</p> <p>Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Director of Pastoral Care &amp; Wellbeing leads the College’s approach to student wellbeing and has overall coordination of the pastoral care of students. The Director of Pastoral Care &amp; Wellbeing develops, implements and monitors pastoral care policies and programs in collaboration with key stakeholders, while promoting a positive and supportive learning environment within the College.&nbsp;</p> <p>This role will work collaboratively and support a range of internal and external stakeholders within the Edmund Rice College community, ensuring careful stewardship of the College’s resources.</p> <p>This position requires flexibility in working hours and will require work outside of school hours to ensure the effective operation of the College.</p> <p><strong><u>About You</u></strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will be a highly experienced operator in leading pastoral care and wellbeing practices within a secondary school environment.</p> <p>To be considered for this position, you must be a highly dedicated professional who meets the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>An education degree from an approved and recognised tertiary institution</li> <li>Post-graduate qualifications in a curriculum area, educational leadership or student wellbeing is desirable</li> <li>Demonstrated experience of leading pastoral care and wellbeing practices</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in academic care associated with boy's education, strengthening student wellbeing and diverse learning needs</li> <li>Be accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Proven organisational skills, including multi-tasking and meeting deadlines</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and record keeping</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate flexibility, whilst supporting multiple stakeholders</li> <li>High ethical standards, confidentiality and integrity</li> <li>Commitment to the Edmund Rice values and ethos of the College</li> <li>Willingness to support the Catholic ethos and learning culture of the College</li> <li>Possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)</li> <li>A commitment to the child safeguarding principles</li> </ul> <p>For further information about the role, please refer to the attached position description.</p> <p><strong><u>The Process</u></strong></p> <p>Applications (including CV and covering letter) to be submitted through <a href="https://www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/our-college/employment/" rel="nofollow">www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au</a> by 27 July 2025.</p> <p>The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening, including child-related employment and reference checks.</p>