Company description:

BCE is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and the largest diocese in Queensland. We employ over 12,500 people across our 146 school communities across South East Queensland as well as seven office locations - find your next career opportunity with us in the city, country, or on the coast!

Job description:

Summary

Support our school communities by providing pastoral care and offering spiritual and personal guidance to help students thrive.

• Location: Southern Cross Catholic College
• Start date: 21/07/2025 - 05/12/2025
• Work hours: 14 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 3 - $34.1716/hr + Super
• Status: Part Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 20 Jul 2025
• Contact: (07) 3480 3600

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
Southern Cross Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 school offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. The College was founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of the Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Moreton Bay Region.

The multi-campus College operates as the principal Catholic College on the Redcliffe peninsula. Southern Cross Catholic College has three campuses located in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point accommodating students in Prep to Year 6 and a fourth campus in Scarborough accommodating middle and senior years students from Year 7 to 12. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with other stakeholders in supporting the faith, spiritual, and pastoral needs of students to promote and develop student well-being, emotional resilience, positive relationships, and a sense of community
• Assisting students to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills that support learning, positive behaviour, and constructive social relationships
• Working with and under the direction of classroom teachers and school leaders to provide further social, emotional or spiritual support for those students who may be at risk of disengagement
• Respond to the personal and spiritual needs of specific students and build student well-being through meaningful activities that promote student engagement such as breakfast clubs, peer support programs, or mentoring/coaching
• Gathering, analysing, and using data and other evidence to support the development of future directions for student-based well-being programs.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• This certificate or equivalent must include a unit of competency in ‘mental health' and ‘making appropriate referrals' e.g. CHCCS422B (Respond holistically and refer appropriately) and CHCMH301C (Work effectively in mental health)

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with different stakeholders to support the pastoral care of students
• Ability to assist students in developing knowledge, understanding, and skills to support learning, positive behaviour, and constructive social relationships
• Capacity to work closely with classroom teachers and school leaders to provide targeted social, emotional, or spiritual support for at-risk students
• Sensitivity and creativity in responding to the personal and spiritual needs of students and creating and supporting activities to enhance student engagement and well-being
• Proficient in gathering, analysing, and applying data for informed decision-making
• Tertiary qualification Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care
• Must be formally ordained, commissioned, hold recognised religious qualifications and/or be endorsed by a recognised or accepted religious institution.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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