Student Wellbeing Support Officer/Chaplain

St Luke’s Primary School, Wantirna provides an education based on the whole person at their individual point of need. We are a unique multi-cultural community committed to providing our students with access to engaging contemporary learning, in a safe, welcoming environment that makes each person feel respected and valued. The St Luke's school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

The role of the Student Wellbeing Support Officer/Chaplain is vital to the wellbeing of students of our school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Student Wellbeing Leader to ensure all students are given every opportunity to an inclusive education. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part-time fixed-term position of Student Wellbeing Support Officer/Chaplain commencing Semester Two, 2026 and concluding at the end of Semester One in 2027, alongside the funding agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate or organise small groups and activities for students around aspects of challenge such as anxiety and social interaction.
Contribute to improving student attendance, engagement and connectedness.
Provide pastoral care, support and guidance to students
Support students to develop positive behaviours,
Provide students with referrals to external specialist services as required.
What we can offer

Temporary Part-Time Position commencing Monday 20 July (T3 W2)
1 day per week (7.6 hours) or equivalent hours over 2 days
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Averaged - Does not work during school break)
Potential for extension of contract
Selection Criteria


Experience in supporting a range of student wellbeing needs.
Capacity to work within a team and an ability to liaise with outside agencies.
Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness.
An ability to provide wellbeing support and specific programs both within and outside of classroom environments.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
Qualification and Requirements

Applicants must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualifications that includes competencies in;

mental health and making appropriate referrals
providing pastoral care or working with youth
Qualifications that meet these requirements are:

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC42315
Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42015)
Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315)
Certificate IV in Youth Justice(CHC40513)
Certificate IV in Youth WorkCHC40413)
an equivalent qualification that includes competencies in mental health and making appropriate referrals.
The Successful applicant will be subject to the Working with Children check.


Application Procedure

Please download and read the attached documents before applying for this position.


Applications should include:


A cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the position;
A current Curriculum Vitae detailing your experience, skills and employment history - including the details of any volunteer work involving children;
the names and contact details of at least two referees. It is strongly recommended that applicants include their most recent principal/employer as one of their referees.
Please email your application to the Principal, Julia Baker

principal@slwantirna.catholic.edu.au

Details:
Address: 25 Stokes Road
Wantirna

Phone: 9801 6917

Website: https://www.slwantirna.catholic.edu.au


Principal: Miss Julia Baker

Enquiries: principal@slwantirna.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 19/06/2026

Position: Other Position

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time

Position Description - Chaplain_Student Wellbeing Officer.pdf CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety (July 2022) (1) (1).pdf Child Safety & Wellbeing Procedures.pdf