The role of a state school chaplaindefinitions and student wellbeing officer definitions is to provide optional pastoral care to support the general wellbeing of students and the school community. The role will reflect the specific needs of the students attending the school. Activities provided by the student wellbeing officer are at the discretion of the school principal, with the support of the school community.

Student wellbeing officers must be able to provide support for a range of day-to-day matters affecting the school community and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.

Student wellbeing officers may be involved in any of the following:

· Social and/or emotional support — assisting students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills that support learning, positive behaviour and constructive social relationships (e.g. through breakfast club or lunchtime group meetings).

· General wellbeing — supporting students and staff by promoting their physical, emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing (e.g. Yoga or mindfulness activities).

· Mentoring — acting as a role model for students and assisting in the development of supportive relationships for, with, and among students (e.g. one-on-one meetings or goal planning workshops).

Community development — working with school-based support staff and community-· based youth organisations and networks to support students for example:

o contributing to school newsletters

o providing updates to school community organisations (e.g. P&Cs) on service provision

o attending P&C meetings to provide details of the services and/or activities that are available

o arranging guest speakers or presenters (with school principal approval).

· Educational support — assisting with classroom activities, under the direction of a teacher, where involvement by the worker provides further support for those students who may be at risk of disengagement. This may also involve working with families to increase school attendance and engagement.

· Extra-curricular activities — participating in general school activities e.g. camps, excursions, sports days or coaching team sports.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Below are the essential demonstrable experience a person requires in order to successfully fulfil the responsibilities of this position.

An applicant must provide specific information and/or examples of how you can meet each of these criteria in your application in order to be considered for this position.

SC1: Demonstrated understanding of the barriers impacting on a child or young

person’s resilience and wellbeing.

SC2: Demonstrated ability to provide support to children and/or young people.

SC3: Experience and skills in the delivery of a range of specialist activities to children and young people.

SC4: Advanced communication and computer skills to plan and deliver the program, ensure accurate collection of relevant data, maintain records of all activities, liaise with stakeholders, and develop mandatory reports.

SC5: Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire, local community support services and networks.

SC6: Proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

SC7: Awareness of emerging technologies and experience in integrating these technologies and other innovations wherever possible.