K-12 Student Wellbeing & Support Advocate

NSW Department of Education; Manilla; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Manilla Central School in rural NSW invites applications for a Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service.

You will provide individual and targeted wellbeing support, lead whole-school wellbeing initiatives, and work with external agencies to refer students and families to support services; WWCC and a relevant diploma are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.
• Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service.
• Provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole-of-school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence-based.
• Collaborate with external agencies and create referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline

Job description

Manilla Central School in rural NSW invites applications for a Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service.

You will provide individual and targeted wellbeing support, lead whole-school wellbeing initiatives, and work with external agencies to refer students and families to support services; WWCC and a relevant diploma are essential.