<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Within schools and World Square, CBD<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> January 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 1 December 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> Reporting directly to the Supervisor: Student Wellbeing, the Education Officer will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of students across Sydney Catholic Schools. This position provides specialist advice, guidance, and case management support to schools within the Archdiocese of Sydney, as well as to internal Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) directorates.&nbsp;<br><br> Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>exercising leadership through support, advice and professional development for members of school leadership teams and teachers using a coaching/mentoring model</li> <li>supporting school staff in understanding and implementing relevant SCS Student Wellbeing policies and practices</li> <li>collaborating with school staff in monitoring and reviewing the ongoing effectiveness of the structures and plans implemented to achieve positive student wellbeing outcomes</li> <li>collaborating with schools and internal SCS teams to support school implementation of the requirements of relevant legislation</li> <li>providing case management support to schools for students demonstrating behavioural, mental health and other wellbeing issues</li> <li>assisting school-based case management teams with the coordination of appropriate interventions with all stakeholders, including the broader school community and external agencies</li> <li>assisting schools in developing required documentation and communication relevant to the process of keeping all students safe</li> <li>organising assessments, interventions and ongoing review meetings with stakeholders</li> <li>promoting open communication and consultation between families, SCS and external stakeholders in support of student wellbeing within the school-based case management model</li> <li>any other duties as directed from time to time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and professional candidate with the following experience, skills and knowledge:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Education or Teaching</li> <li>demonstrated minimum 5 years experience in any of the above disciplines</li> <li>strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain trust with all stakeholders</li> <li>highly organised with the ability to self-manage workload and priorities</li> <li>experience in, and demonstrated ability, leading staff in professional learning</li> <li>the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team</li> <li>current driver's licence and access to a car</li> <li>willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>a Postgraduate degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy, Education or another discipline</li> <li>experience working in a school</li> <li>a broad understanding of the national and international implementation of PBL.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $165,163 per annum plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter highlighting the criteria above.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>