Student Wellbeing Coordinator

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes within the school community. This role involves partnering with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service to deliver evidence-based support.

You will provide individual and targeted wellbeing assistance, contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives, and establish referral pathways with external agencies to support students and families.

Qualifications

• A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline must be attached along with your application
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies
• Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service.
• Provide individual and targeted wellbeing support to students.
• Lead 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 services.

Skills

Wellbeing support

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or higher in social work, youth work, welfare

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Student Support Officer to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes within the school community. This role involves partnering with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service to deliver evidence-based support.

You will provide individual and targeted wellbeing assistance, contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives, and establish referral pathways with external agencies to support students and families.