Student Welfare Officer

Good Shepherd Primary School

Amaroo, ACT 


Chaplains / Pastoral Care

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 3 August 2025


Support student wellbeing through pastoral care, engagement activities, and inclusive programs in a community focused Catholic primary school. Make a meaningful impact in a role dedicated to student safety, inclusion, and wellbeing.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$67,369&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time | 20 hours per fortnight&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;Good Shepherd Primary School&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic primary school that offers a strong foundation for future education. The school&nbsp;prioritises&nbsp;child safety, wellbeing and inclusion while fostering kindness and good manners. The school's curriculum balances academics with opportunities in Music, Sport, STEM, and Italian. Known for a strong community spirit, subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT are highly&nbsp;emphasised, ensuring a relevant and engaging education for all students.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As a Student Welfare Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of students through compassionate pastoral care, meaningful relationships, and proactive wellbeing strategies. This dynamic role involves working closely with students, staff, and families to create a safe, inclusive school environment whether it’s by implementing support programs, responding to social and emotional needs, joining school excursions, or leading community and parent engagement activities.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registrations.</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&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong> &nbsp;</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;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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Adriana Hindson&nbsp;on 02 6255 7888&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:adriana.hindson@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>adriana.hindson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:adriana.hindson@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">adriana.hindson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505563/student-welfare-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>