Student Welfare Officer

Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula

Pambula Beach, NSW 


Chaplains / Pastoral Care

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 31 May 2026


The Student Welfare Officer supports the wellbeing of school students through the provision of pastoral care services and implements strategies to support the wellbeing of the broader school community.

<p><strong>Salary Range</strong>: $67,369 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time | 15 hours per fortnight | 12 months contract<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About Lumen Christi Catholic College</strong></p> <p>Lumen Christi Catholic College's school wide pedagogy focuses on implementing programs to develop relationships, student growth, inclusion, and relevance, being mindful of the importance of becoming stewards of our coastal environment. Teachers at Lumen Christi develop contemporary learning and teaching strategies in a balanced approach to explicit instruction, high impact teaching strategies and inquiry learning.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Student Welfare Officer supports the wellbeing of school students through the provision of pastoral care services and implements strategies to support the wellbeing of the broader school community.</p> <p><i>This appointment is temporary due to temporary funding.</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></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</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC); and</li> <li>Completed Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care, or Diploma or Bachelor in relevant field; and</li> <li>Responding to and preventing cyber bullying training; and</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</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.&nbsp;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</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>For further information about the College, please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lumen.nsw.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about the CECG can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Barb Gough on 02 6495 8888 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:barb.gough@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>barb.gough@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:barb.gough@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Welfare%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">barb.gough@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506716/student-welfare-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>