Defence School Mentor - Part-Time Wellbeing Champion

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

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.