Student Wellbeing Advisor (Senior School)

Position Description: Senior School Wellbeing Advisor (Part-time permanent)

Commencing: Term 4 (Term Time Only + 2 Weeks) Annualised Wage

Hours of Duty: 8.00am – 3pm (5 Days per week term time)

Qualifications: Diploma in Children’s Services, Counselling, Youthwork or equivalent

Are you an experienced advocate in the student wellbeing space that genuinely cares about the wellbeing, identity and the growth of our young people?

This role isn’t like your traditional youth work or counselling role in a traditional high school setting – this is a unique opportunity to work within a transformative educational approach that truly puts our students at the heart of our decision making.

If you are passionate about supporting student’s wellbeing and engagement, then this could be the perfect role for you! Silkwood School is seeking an individual with experience in mental health and well-being in the adolescent years (Year 10-12) to manage our wellbeing space for our senior students at our campus located in Robina.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Student Support: Supporting our students and team to deliver on student wellbeing. You will set up, maintain and support students emotional and behavioural regulation (restorative practices approach) in our dedicated ‘Chill Out Space’, liaise with families via phone for pick-ups and follow all IBP’s and other identified support strategies that may be in place for our students.

Plan Resourcing: Ensure the Wellbeing Space is adequately resourced to deliver on key tasks and implement the ‘Silkwood Way’ guides and handbooks that relate to student wellbeing. Source and integrate presentations from external wellbeing providers/mentors for year level or whole school implementation

Manage the Student Wellbeing Space: Maintain accurate and confidential records of mental health and behaviour incidents notifying caregivers when necessary.

Respond to Student Behaviour Walkin’s: Deescalate student behaviour and assess student’s needs. The capacity to gather information on behaviour incidents and attend to investigations as and when directed will be key to this role using a restorative approach.

Attend to Mental Health First Aid: Support Advisors and Students with mental health incidents. Run and manage identified wellbeing supports, clubs and other interest groups

Be an Active Team Member: Model and Support working in ‘The Silkwood Way’ through collaboration and connection.

If you’re ready to make a difference, not just in a job, but in the lives of young people and want to be part of a school community that lives its purpose every day, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer You:

A Unique Educational Model: Be part of the learning enrichment team supporting our innovative 3-year advisory model that emphasises student-centred learning

Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities and weekly coaching to enhance your skills and grow in your career

Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and supportive team of educators committed to making a difference in students' lives

Health and Wellbeing Program: SWISH Program (Silkwood Wellness in School and Home) that offers a variety of FREE and heavily discounted health and wellbeing initiatives

Reward and Recognition Program: STAR Program “making moments that matter for those who matter”

Silkwood School is leading the way in education, if you want to be inspiring … get connected … and make a difference in students and families' lives, then Silkwood School is the place for you.

How to Apply

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and make a meaningful impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!

Applicants who meet the requirements of the position are encouraged to apply by sending through your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience in student wellbeing/engagement and the ‘what you’ll be doing’ criteria.

Selection will be based on merit. Silkwood School is an equal opportunity employer.

Further enquiries regarding the position should be directed to:

Fiona Bell - Team Selection and Connection Co-ordinator

Phone: 07 5655 0300

[email protected]