Role Details

The position of the Student Wellbeing Officer is funded through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) and provides pastoral care services and strategies that support the wellbeing of students and the broader school community.

At St Joseph's School, Clare it encompasses working in collaboration to support students through:

• Providing pastoral care
• Organising volunteer activities within the school community
• Running programs such as lunchtime activities
• Assisting with student-based or other school events that promote physical, mental, social or spiritual wellbeing.

Duty Statement:

The Student Wellbeing Officer will support and work with the Principal, Deputy Principal, APRIM and key staff to provide high impact outcomes and benefits for our students to:

• Provide pastoral care services and strategies to support the wellbeing of students and the broader School community
• Support physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of all students
• Coach & Support staff, using your experience, to better engage with and manage/support a wide range of student needs 
• Support and assist the APRIM and key staff with Retreats, Reflection Days, Liturgies and other social justice initiatives
• Provide activities (eg lunchtime) for students that promote wellbeing, life skills and relationship building
• Demonstrate well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be a reflective practitioner who can assess the efficacy of their work and take initiative to support student engagement and wellbeing in the context of the School community
• Demonstrate qualities of empathy, imagination, resilience and optimism, together with the ability to confidently interact, motivate and connect with students and families
• Work collaboratively with the Leadership team and other key staff to develop and implement plans to support students and families in need.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Additional Information

Student Wellbeing Officers must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualification that includes competencies in:

• Mental health and making appropriate referrals, and
• Providing pastoral care or working with youth,
• Or currently be a registered teacher with the Teachers Registration Boad of South Australia.

Incentives are available for working in the country, including relocation expenses.

The school community is welcoming, supportive, dedicated and professional.

The township of Clare is well resourced with retail shopping options, 2 supermarkets, cafes, banks, butchers, bakeries, numerous sporting clubs and facilities, and more.

Clare is an easy commute to Adelaide (1.5hrs) and just 50 minutes from the beach, 50 minutes from the river and in close proximity to the Flinders Ranges. There are many tourist attractions close by including wineries and bushwalks.

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