Defence School Mentor

SOUTH COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE; Perth; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

South Coast Baptist College in Waikiki, WA, is seeking a Defence School Mentor to support students from Australian Defence Force families across Primary and Secondary. The role focuses on wellbeing, connection and belonging, helping Defence students navigate transitions and relocation with staff and Defence services.

You will mentor across year groups, build trusted relationships, and promote continuity of care during transitions and parental absence, deployments or relocations.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) required.
• National Police Clearance required.
• First Aid certificate required.
• Personal faith in and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Active participation in a church or Christian community.
• Acceptance of the College's Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate mentoring and inclusion across Primary and Secondary.
• Support Defence students and families with transitions.
• Coordinate wellbeing activities that promote resilience and belonging.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Assist with continuity of care during parental absence, deployment or relocation.
• Connect students with College wellbeing services and external supports.
• Contribute to Defence-related events (e.g., ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day).
• Maintain records and complete required program reporting.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and reporting requirements.

Skills

ADF lifestyle knowledge

Wellbeing support

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Confidentiality & safeguarding

WWCC

Police clearance

First Aid

Christian faith involvement

Statement of Faith alignment

Child-safety compliance

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.52 FTE)

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

South Coast Baptist College is seeking a Defence School Mentor (0.52 FTE, Fixed-Term Contract) to support students from Australian Defence Force families across Primary and Secondary Schools.

Defence School Mentor

Part-Time | 0.52 FTE | Fixed-Term Contract

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students from Australian Defence Force families.

South Coast Baptist College (SCBC) is seeking a caring, organised and relationship-focused Defence School Mentor (DSM) to support students from Australian Defence Force (ADF) families across our Primary and Secondary Schools.

This rewarding role focuses on student wellbeing, connection and belonging, helping Defence students navigate transitions and the unique challenges associated with the ADF lifestyle. Working collaboratively with students, families, College staff and Defence support services, you will help foster an inclusive school community where Defence students feel supported and connected.

SCBC is an independent, co-educational Christian school in Perth's southern metropolitan region, committed to providing quality Christian education and supporting every student to reach their potential.

Please read our Statement of Faith to learn more about the Christian foundations of our College.

About the Role

As Defence School Mentor, you will provide age-appropriate mentoring, facilitate connection and inclusion, and help students and families access appropriate wellbeing support. You will work across Primary and Secondary to promote continuity of care, particularly during school transitions and periods of parental absence, deployment or relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Defence students and families to feel welcomed, included and connected to the College community.
• Provide mentoring and practical support to students navigating Defence-related transitions and challenges.
• Coordinate activities and initiatives that promote student wellbeing, resilience and belonging.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, College staff and Defence support services.
• Support transitions between Primary and Secondary, maintaining continuity of relationships and support.
• Connect students and families with appropriate College wellbeing services and external supports.
• Contribute to Defence-related events, including ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required program reporting.
• Uphold College safeguarding, confidentiality and reporting requirements.

You are approachable, empathetic and passionate about supporting children and young people. You understand the unique experiences of ADF families and can build trusted relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

You will bring:

• An understanding of the ADF lifestyle and its impact on students and families.
• Experience supporting children and young people with wellbeing, transitions or other challenges.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across Primary and Secondary settings.
• A commitment to child safeguarding, confidentiality and appropriate referral processes.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• National Police Clearance.
• First Aid Certificate.
• A personal faith in and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Active participation in a church or Christian community.
• Acceptance of the College's Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Affiliation: Christian Independent
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1450 Students
91 TeachingStaff
53 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

South Coast Baptist College is located in Waikiki, south of Perth. It caters for over 1450 students from Kindy to Year 12.