School Officer: Student Wellbeing - San Sisto College, CARINA

The successful applicant will:

• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;

• currently hold or be eligible to hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card; and

• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

We have a term-time, fixed-term position available for a Student Wellbeing School Officer. Duties include but not limited to: - Provide follow up to students and families including problem and conflict resolution measures to support students and families successfully integrate into school life. - Undertake student welfare and wellbeing assessments and develop and implement strategies to improve student welfare including follow up interventions with parents/carers where appropriate. - Assist in early identification of students who are suspected of being at risk of harm. - Collaborate with parents, staff and other professionals to further the wellbeing of individual students through processes such as student support team. - Coordinate or provide relevant ongoing education and personal development opportunities for parents/caregivers including input into organising and supervising parent evenings/guest speakers. - Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within an education setting and in support of the Catholic faith. - Spending informal time with students (e.g. in the playground and classroom and other student activities, lunchtime WELL activities). - Directly supporting school coordinators in all areas of their role, including support with mediation for particular peer groups experiencing relationship issues and social skills. - Running sessions/programs to help build self-esteem and self-care e.g. Seasons for Growth. - Supporting events that bring the community together. - Assisting with retreat and spirituality days across year levels (as negotiated and discussed). - Maintaining links with outside services and resources. - Developing and maintaining an up to date directory of services and resources within the community. - Participating in professional learning programs and projects offered through BCEO and other providers as discussed with the Principal. - Attending weekly Pastoral and WELL meetings. - Overseeing the coordination and implementation of the ‘We Care’ program. - To attend/participate school assemblies presenting on topics of need as identified as by members of the Wellbeing team. - Attend student meetings or hearings as a support person as required by students. - Attend evening and weekend work as required in the role. The role requires a minimum tertiary education of Bachelor Degree in Social Work.

As a Catholic secondary college in the Dominican Tradition we are committed to the education of young women. The Dominican values of truth, joy, faith and prayer, justice and compassion, community and service, and a love of learning are as essential to the contemporary world as they were in previous times. Our aim is to provide a learning environment that supports the individual student to meet the challenges of the future. With an emphasis on academic achievement, development of practical skills, promotion of community harmony and a wide co-curricular program, the college seeks to challenge each student in individual ways while fostering a strong feeling of community. Our approximate enrolment is 740 students.

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Estimated Start Date:   Commencing Term 2

Position Tenure:   Fixed Term

Weeks Worked:  School term weeks only - holidays unpaid

Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):   Until 6 December 2019

Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required:   Required to work 5 days per week 36 Hours per week Monday 8 am - 3.30 pm Tuesday 8 am - 4.30 pm Wednesday 8 am - 3.30 pm Thursday 8 am - 3.30 pm Friday 8 am - 3.30 pm

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate:   School officer Level 6

Employment Conditions:   Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019

This position involves working with children.  The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.

Contact Person:   Shelley Hamilton

Contact Telephone Number:   3900 9800

Contact Email:   shamilton@bne.catholic.edu.au

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