About the Role
As a Student Wellbeing Support Officer, you will play a meaningful role in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people within a school environment. You will deliver one-on-one support, facilitate small group wellbeing programs, and help create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can build resilience, strengthen relationships, and engage positively in their learning. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while working alongside schools, families, and community stakeholders to support positive outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one support to students.
- Facilitate small group wellbeing programs.
- Help create safe, inclusive spaces for young people.
- Work with schools, families, and community stakeholders to support positive outcomes for children and young people.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years' experience working with children and/or young people.
- Experience working within a school environment.
- All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
Skills
- Compassionate and motivated professional.
- Passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive.
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strengths-based approach to supporting wellbeing.
- Enjoy working collaboratively.
- Committed to creating safe and inclusive environments for all students.
- Group facilitation experience highly regarded.
Work Type
- Part-time
- Fixed term
Experience Level
- Minimum two (2) years' experience working with children and/or young people.
Education Level
- Certificate IV in Youth Work
- Diploma in Youth Work
- Diploma in Community Services
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive remuneration under SCHADS Award Level 3 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits
Benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Access to in-house learning and development programs
- Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service
About the Company
- BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years.
- We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
- BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
