Leader of Wellbeing

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coordinator allowance

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Fee discount for families (up to 25%)

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW is seeking a Leader of Wellbeing to inspire student wellbeing, lead in a Catholic learning environment, and oversee wellbeing strategy for a K-12 campus.

This two-point promotional role is temporary for up to three years, with a full-time teaching position in HSIE and Legal Studies. You will work with staff, students and families to promote excellence, safety and holistic development.

Qualifications

• A commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of Catholic Schools.
• Commitment to academic excellence.
• Exemplary classroom practice with evidence-based pedagogy.
• Experience and qualifications to teach HSIE; Legal Studies an advantage.
• Extensive student wellbeing leadership experience.
• Strong collaboration with students, parents, staff and support services.
• Substantial knowledge of child protection legislation and policies.
• High level communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Lead wellbeing initiatives and promote a positive school culture.
• Teach HSIE and Stage 6 Legal Studies where applicable.
• Foster excellence and high expectations through rigorous pedagogy.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and support services to optimise outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with child protection policies and school procedures.

Skills

Catholic Education commitment

Academic excellence

Pedagogical practice

HSIE & Legal Studies instruction

Wellbeing leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Child protection knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education degree & accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College – Austral NSW

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Monday, 23 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary ranges from $92,882 to $133,422
• an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled leaders and educators to work in one of Sydney’s fastest growing regions.

About You

As a Leader of Wellbeing, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.The position is a 2-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. You'll bring:

• a commitment to Catholic Education, with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students
• a commitment to academic excellence
• exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of contemporary, evidence based pedagogical approaches that support effective learning and academic rigour
• experience and qualifications to teach HSIE and Stage 6 Legal Studies an advantage
• an ability to create a culture of excellence and high expectations through positive support of student learning
• extensive experience in a student wellbeing leadership role
• extensive experience in working in collaboration with students, parents / carers, teachers, staff and other support services to maximise student achievement, wellbeing and learning outcomes
• substantial knowledge of relevant child protection legislation and Sydney Catholic Schools Pastoral, Wellbeing and Student Management policies, guidelines and procedures
• high level communication, presentation and organisational skills
• highly developed interpersonal skills and credibility in building relationships and community with students, parents and staff
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.