Student Wellbeing Coordinator 2027 - Pimpama Campus

King's Christian College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Christian College on the Gold Coast invites applications for a Student Wellbeing Lead to support Prep–Year 12 students, fostering wellbeing, resilience and engagement across campuses.

You will lead the SWB Department, train staff, coordinate external services and partner with families to create a safe, supportive learning environment that helps every student thrive. A collaborative, child-safe approach with ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work or Counselling.
• Experience building positive relationships with young people and understanding development.
• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Strong case management, communication, presentation, organisational and documentation skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in schools or wellbeing program delivery and student initiatives.
• Leadership and management skills to oversee the daily coordination of the SWB Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in student wellbeing (SWB) support, fostering teamwork within the SWB Department and ensuring that SWB practices remain aligned with the King’s Model of Care.
• Train, coach, monitor and support SWB Officers to ensure they deliver high-quality support, build positive relationships, and uphold the King’s Model of Care.
• Monitor students' holistic wellbeing through various data collection methods, including monitoring referrals, pastoral care entries and case notes.
• Stay updated on best practices in student wellbeing through ongoing professional development, and coordinating the same for SWB Officers, as well as sharing insights to enhance general staff understanding.
• Maintain effective communication and partnerships with key Primary School and High School Staff to deliver timely, best practice SWB intervention and support practices.
• Coordinate effective communication and partnerships with external providers (psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.) to link external support to the school context.
• Provide advice to College Management regarding the implementation of SWB procedures, when it is necessary to consult with external agencies, and when mandatory reporting needs to take place.

Job description

At King's, we place value on selecting staff who are committed to honouring God through their gifts and talents, and who have a passion to help young people succeed. We seek staff to become part of our collegiate culture to provide challenging, differentiated, and engaging learning for each of their students.

Applications are sought for the following position:

Supporting students across Prep - Year 12, you'll play a key role in fostering wellbeing, connection and engagement, helping every student feel seen, supported and empowered to thrive.

The successful applicant will:

• Position the Student Wellbeing Department to be a consistent source of support, encouragement, and guidance for students throughout their journey at King's.
• Build meaningful connections with students and families, helping them feel welcomed, supported and engaged.
• Walk alongside young people as they overcome challenges, develop confidence and build skills for life beyond school.
• Help students access the support, services and opportunities they need to succeed.
• Deliver wellbeing initiatives that foster connection, resilience and personal growth.
• Collaborate with staff, families and community partners to support positive student outcomes.
• Promote student wellbeing and contribute to a culture of child safety.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership in student wellbeing (SWB) support, fostering teamwork within the SWB Department and ensuring that SWB practices remain aligned with the King’s Model of Care.
• Train, coach, monitor and support SWB Officers to ensure they deliver high-quality support, build positive relationships, and uphold the King’s Model of Care.
• Monitor students' holistic wellbeing through various data collection methods, including monitoring referrals, pastoral care entries and case notes.
• Stay updated on best practices in student wellbeing through ongoing professional development, and coordinating the same for SWB Officers, as well as sharing insights to enhance general staff understanding.
• Maintain effective communication and partnerships with key Primary School and High School Staff to deliver timely, best practice SWB intervention and support practices.
• Coordinate effective communication and partnerships with external providers (psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.) to link external support to the school context.
• Provide advice to College Management regarding the implementation of SWB procedures, when it is necessary to consult with external agencies, and when mandatory reporting needs to take place.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

You will bring a warm, student-centred approach, with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work or Counselling
• Experience building positive relationships with young people, an understanding of child and adolescent development, and a willingness to work across the lifespan of King’s Students (Prep - Year 12)
• Knowledge of the Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Strong case management, communication, presentation, organisational and documentation skills.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in schools, or similar wellbeing program delivery, wellbeing events or student initiatives.
• Leadership and Management skills, to oversee the daily coordination of the SWB Department, and its ongoing growth.
• A willingness to undergo ongoing professional development and professional supervision.

Applications close at 4pm, on Friday 13 November 2026.

However applications will be assessed as received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Your curriculum vitae should include details for;

• at least 2 recent professional referees
• at least 1 referee who can attest to your suitability to work within the values and culture of an expanding Christian school (preferably from a Pastor or Minister).

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

King’s is an expanding, multi-Campus school that places paramount importance on the development of the whole child, with a particular focus on providing every student the opportunity to develop Christian Leadership skills that will prepare them for their future. Our programs challenge and shape students’ thinking and understanding of their role in the world.

With our growing existing campuses and plans for further new campus development, King’s provides excellent career progression opportunities. We encourage suitable applicants to apply to join the growing team at any of King’s Christian College campuses.

Our College currently consists of 3 dynamic campuses, with several more campuses in the planning stages, serving the communities in which they are located.

The REEDY CREEK CAMPUS (on the southern end of the Gold Coast) has more than 2600 students on-site, from Early Learning through to Year 12. This campus also includes a Trade Training College.

Our PIMPAMA CAMPUS (on the northern end of the Gold Coast) currently has over 2000 students on-site, from Early Learning to Year 12.

King’s LOGAN VILLAGE CAMPUS (in south-west Logan) offers places for students from Early Learning through to High School.

King's Christian College is committed to child safety and wellbeing and acts in accordance with the Child Safe Standards (Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) and the Working with Children Check Act 2000.)As such, candidates will be subject to will be subject to a Qld Teacher Registration check or Blue Card screening and other relevant checks as required.