Pastoral Support Officer

Position: Campus Minister Commencement Date: January 2025 Employment Status: Term-Time Hours per week: 38hpw Hourly Rate: $35.93 - $37.06 Applications Close: Monday, 20 January 2025 About us Holy Spirit College  is a Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college within the Diocese of Rockhampton, with an enrolment in 2023 of nearly 1200 students.
At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring.
Your Role An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Holy Spirit College, in the position of Pastoral Support Officer.
This is a term-time continuing position for 25hpw, commencing January 2025.
The Pastoral Support Officer is designed to support the pastoral care and student wellbeing programs at the College.
As part of your role, you will assist with delivery of programs which aim to promote emotional resilience, positive relationships and a sense of community.
Other duties include: Working collaboratively with members of the Welfare Team in monitoring the wellbeing of students.
Participate in the provision of pastoral care and support of students.
Assist with the development and facilitation of small group programs at the College.
For more information, please review the Position Description.
About you The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate: Tolerance, maturity, patience and a capacity for self-organisation.
An ability to respond and adapt whilst operating in an environment which is often demanding and busy Effective communication skills in order to speak with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the College A capacity for tact and discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality What we offer Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 4 Superannuation of 12.75% contribution Option for term-time staff to annualise salary Modern facilities and resources Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations Induction, professional development and learning opportunities Mandatory Requirements A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Australian work rights How to Apply Complete the  application below Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools  Upload a  current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of  three (3) professional referees Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information For a confidential conversation please contact Sandy McLellan, Assistant Principal: Students, Holy Spirit College on 4994 8600.
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Applications Close: Monday, 20 January 2025.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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