Title Student Wellbeing Officer

Title: Student Wellbeing Officer – St Vincent’s Primary School, Clear Island Waters Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Merrimac QLD 13d ago, from Brisbane Catholic Education About the School St Vincent Catholic Primary School Clear Island Waters is situated on the Gold Coast and prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our community. We are a co‑educational school with an enrolment of over 790 students from Prep through to Year 6. Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and a wide range of extracurricular activities. We are a high quality inclusive Catholic school offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values and the values of the Sisters of Mercy and St Vincent de Paul. Job Summary Empower school communities to support students’ personal growth by offering insightful spiritual guidance and personalised advice Location: St Vincents – Clear Island Waters Work hours: 12 hours per week (Tuesday & Wednesday) Status: Term Time | Fixed‑term About the Opportunity In this position you will be responsible for: Contributing to and promoting the development, alignment, attainment and review of the mission and strategic goals for Brisbane Catholic Education Working closely with others to promote and develop student wellbeing, emotional resilience, positive relationships and a sense of community Collaborating with other role holders such as the Campus Minister or APRE in supporting the faith, spiritual and pastoral needs of students Providing appropriate referrals for students in accordance with school approved protocols and processes Promoting positive partnerships within and beyond the school community About You To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: Contributing and working with others in partnership for the common goal of students’ wellbeing Supporting students’ emotional resilience, positive relationships, and spiritual needs Key knowledge of support services to be able to assess and provide appropriate referrals for students Building and maintaining positive relationships within the school and local community, promoting partnerships that support students’ holistic development Demonstrate understanding of Catholic values, emotional intelligence, and crisis management to address the spiritual, emotional, and academic needs of students Certificate IV qualification in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or related field The certificate or equivalent qualification must include two units of competency in ‘making appropriate referrals’, ‘mental health’, ‘working with young people’ or ‘cultural awareness and support’. Completion of the professional learning package, 'Responding to and Preventing Cyberbullying' delivered by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner within three months of commencing and every two years thereafter. For government funded programmes, apply for a temporary waiver through Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC), if the above qualifications are not met. Eligibility and Safeguarding Requirements Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. Why Choose BCE Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programmes Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Programme. Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr