Description:
About Loreto College
To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM).
Loreto College Coorparoo is one of Queensland’s leading Catholic secondary schools for girls. Established in 1928, we are connected to a global network of more than 150 schools, seven of which are located throughout Australia. Our Teaching and Learning Framework, HEART, promotes a holistic education that balances the pursuits of academic excellence, pastoral care and well-being to ensure our students are motivated to contribute to society with confidence, creativity and compassion in the tradition of Mary Ward. We seek staff who are committed to their ongoing professional growth, the Loreto ethos and our vision as the leading school in the education and empowerment of young women.
About the Position
Loreto College is seeking a Student Wellbeing Officer to support a dedicated and professional Pastoral Care Team. This is a temporary, part-time contract, sixteen and a half (16.5) hours per week, term-time only, working across Term Two, Term Three and Term Four of 2025.
The role of the Student Wellbeing Officer is to provide social and emotional support to students, while also engaging with parents and staff. The Student Wellbeing Officer must be able to provide support for a range of day-to-day matters affecting the school community and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. While the role of the Student Wellbeing Officer will reflect the specific needs of the College, they may be involved in mentoring, community development, educational support and extra-curricular activities.
The duties of the position include:
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Social and/or emotional support — assisting students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills that support learning, positive behaviour and constructive social relationships through social skills programs
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Case Management: providing ongoing case management of students who require social and/or emotional support that does not meet the threshold for Counsellor intervention
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Mentoring: acting as a role model for students and assisting in the development of supportive relationships for, with, and among students
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Community development: enhancing the links between the school and its community, working with school-based support staff and community-based youth organisations and networks to support students.
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Educational support: assisting with classroom activities (under the direction of a teacher) where involvement by the Wellbeing Officer provides further social, emotional, or spiritual support for those students who may be at risk of disengagement.
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Event Support: active participation in Assemblies and assisting in the delivery of Pastoral Team or College community events
Qualifications
Appropriate qualifications in a relevant field of study, such as Teaching, Social Work or Student Counselling will be highly regarded. Applicants who are studying towards one of these qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
Please view further details about the position via our Employment page on our College’s website > https://www.loreto.qld.edu.au/about-loreto/employment-2/
Applications close Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 4.00pm.
How to Apply
To submit an application for this position, use the Seek Apply button. Applications should be addressed to the Principal and must include:
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1 page application letter
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Three (3) referees
Loreto College reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted as soon as possible.
Loreto College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College, all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. Candidates must hold a positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card or working towards obtaining one).
Applicants are expected to support the Catholic ethos of the College and must have a firm commitment to supporting a culture which prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all students.