Student Welfare Officer

Heathdale Christian College Limited; Melton; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Heathdale Christian College Limited in Melton invites applications for a Student Welfare Officer (0.8 FTE) to join our caring team. You will promote students' emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing within our Christian learning community, working closely with staff and families.

Collaborating with the Welfare Coordinator across campuses, you will identify needs early, provide support, and contribute to a safe, inclusive school where every student feels valued and protected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in youth work, mental health or counselling.
• Previous school-based welfare experience preferred.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote student wellbeing and spiritual, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support students.
• Identify needs early and refer to appropriate services.
• Maintain a safe, Christ-centred school environment.
• Uphold child safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in youth work/mental health/counselling

Job description

22h ago , from Heathdale Christian College

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through over 40 plus years of glorifying God in our work.

Across our Werribee and Melton campuses, we are a thriving and growing community, caring for students from 3yo Kinder to Year 12 at Werribee, and Prep to Year 12 at Melton.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfil God's call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement 'To God be the glory' is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff's hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position

We have an opportunity for a Student Welfare Officer to join our team at the Melton Campus.

This role involves working collaboratively with staff and families to promote the wellbeing of students and to help them flourish emotionally, social, and spiritually.

This position is permanent part time on a 0.8 FTE/4 days.

The Person

Will be required to:

• Partner with the Student Welfare Coordinator (Werribee & Melton) to ensure alignment in processes and culture between campuses.
• Support the holistic wellbeing of students by providing social, emotional and spiritual care within a Christian framework.
• Strengthen student wellbeing through early identification of needs and timely intervention and support.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and Christ-centred school environment where a student’s sense of safety, dignity and belonging are upheld.
• Partner effectively with families, staff and external agencies to support students experiencing challenges or risk factors.
• Promote positive student development through opportunities for growth, leadership and belonging within the school community.
• Support the College’s commitment to child safety and student protection.

Education and Experience

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate or have:

• Minimum of degree qualification in a youth work, mental health or counselling related field.
• Prior experience working in a similar-type role within a school setting is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with a variety of stakeholders.
• Appropriate management of highly confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.