Head of Wellbeing

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative work environment

Impactful wellbeing vision

Job summary

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd. is seeking a Head of Wellbeing for Geelong Lutheran College to lead a proactive wellbeing vision across its campuses. The role involves providing strategic leadership in student wellbeing, overseeing wellbeing programmes, and collaborating with staff to create a positive school culture.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to student growth, expertise in managing complex wellbeing matters, and VIT registration. Join a values-driven community where you can make a real impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Expertise in managing complex wellbeing matters and supporting vulnerable students.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and contemporary wellbeing practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain a whole-school wellbeing strategy from Prep–Year 12.
• Oversee wellbeing programmes, ensuring evidence-informed practice.
• Provide leadership in child safety as the Chief Child Safety Officer.

Skills

Leadership in student wellbeing

Building positive school culture

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational and analytical skills

Trauma-informed practices

Policy development

Education

VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 July 2026

Make a real impact in the lives of young people. Join GLC as our Head of Wellbeing and lead a proactive, student centred wellbeing vision across two vibrant campuses.

Geelong Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as our Head of Wellbeing, providing strategic and operational leadership of student wellbeing across our Prep–Year 12 community. This role leads the College’s whole‑school approach to wellbeing, ensuring a consistent, evidence‑informed, and student‑centred culture.

The Head of Wellbeing will work collaboratively with the Chaplain, Heads of School, Deans of Students, Year Level Coordinators, and key staff to champion proactive, preventative, and contemporary wellbeing practices. This role leads the implementation of the College’s wellbeing vision, creating an environment where students flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, using their God‑given gifts to contribute positively to society.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain a whole‑school wellbeing strategy from Prep–Year 12.
• Oversee wellbeing programmes, systems and structures, ensuring evidence‑informed practice.
• Provide leadership in child safety as the College’s Chief Child Safety Officer.
• Support staff capability through professional learning, coaching and data‑informed practice.
• Coordinate case management for students with complex needs, working closely with families and external agencies.
• Build a positive, inclusive and safe school culture grounded in restorative and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Lead wellbeing policy development, review and implementation.
• Serve as a key member of the Critical Incident Management Team.

About You

You are an experienced wellbeing leader with a deep commitment to the safety, growth and flourishing of young people. You bring:

• Demonstrated leadership in student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Strong capability in building positive school culture and leading teams.
• Expertise in managing complex wellbeing matters and supporting vulnerable students.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed and restorative practices.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• A commitment to continuous professional learning and contemporary wellbeing practice.
• Alignment with the Christian ethos and values of Geelong Lutheran College.
• VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Lead wellbeing across a thriving, values‑driven College community.
• Shape a whole‑school wellbeing vision that makes a genuine impact.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive leadership team.
• Contribute to a culture where students and staff are known, valued and supported.