Senior Youth Welfare & Wellbeing Lead

Indie Education; Perth; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging via Maxxia up to $15,

Job summary

Indie Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Welfare Officer for Indie College in Malaga. You will lead holistic wellbeing support, advocate for students aged 15–18, and coordinate enrolment, referrals, and welfare programs to foster safe, inclusive learning.

The role features a Level 5 salary of $101,419 plus superannuation, with salary packaging options and extensive leave benefits. You will work Monday to Friday in a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services, Counselling, Youth Work, Social Science or related discipline.
• Current Driver’s licence.
• National Police Check (issued within 3 months prior to appointment) and renewed annually.
• Relevant State Working with Children’s Check.
• Experience providing welfare support to young people is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• As Senior Welfare Officer, provide holistic wellbeing support to students aged 15–18.
• Develop and implement welfare programs addressing student wellbeing and safety.
• Facilitate enrolment processes and liaise with families to complete paperwork.
• Identify at-risk students and negotiate appropriate supports and referrals.
• Collaborate with Lead Coach, teachers and support staff to deliver training and guidance.
• Prepare monthly reports for Welfare Manager and participate in professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Diploma in Community Services / Counselling / Youth Work / Social Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Indie Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Welfare Officer for Indie College in Malaga. You will lead holistic wellbeing support, advocate for students aged 15–18, and coordinate enrolment, referrals, and welfare programs to foster safe, inclusive learning.

The role features a Level 5 salary of $101,419 plus superannuation, with salary packaging options and extensive leave benefits. You will work Monday to Friday in a permanent full-time position.