Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for the position of Student Wellbeing Coordinator at the Catholic Education Office, Rockhampton. This a full-time contract position commencing from 16 May 2025 until 19 April 2026, with the possibility of extension.

This position will contribute to the mission of Rockhampton Catholic Education by collaboratively designing and/or implementing professional, proactive and preventative mental health and wellbeing framework and initiatives to school communities in order to promote and foster the wellbeing, health, successful school engagement and development of all students, and to work collaboratively with other staff in achieving this.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• demonstrated experience and success implementing and/ or coordinating student wellbeing focused programs, initiatives, or projects;
• a knowledge of and a commitment to Trauma Aware Schooling practices;
• practice knowledge relevant to working with vulnerable children, young people and families who may have been impacted by complex trauma. This includes providing consultation and guidance to schools and colleges relating to child development and the impact of trauma, whilst supporting schools to effectively formulate and provide appropriate interventions for students with complex needs.
• a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary framework, including active participation in a classroom setting.

The successful applicant will hold one or a combination of the following qualifications:

• Formal qualifications at Degree level and/or Post Graduate qualification in a discipline related to student wellbeing and diversity.
• Possession of current professional registration.
• Teaching qualification, and a current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $133,547 - $148,384 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner, including some travel to schools within the Diocese.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below.
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools .
• Upload a current resume and cover letter that addresses the skills, attributes and experience in line with the requirements of the role including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees.
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Brett Halter, Student Services Manager, Catholic Education Office, Rockhampton, on 07 4994 8000.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 4 April 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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