Shape a culture in which every student is known, supported
and empowered to thrive
Lead innovative and impactful wellbeing education
Join a community grounded in care, belonging and
purpose
About the Role
Canberra Grammar School is seeking an experienced and inspiring
Assistant Director of Wellbeing Education to help shape the
wellbeing, character and personal development of our Senior School
students.
This influential leadership role oversees the delivery of the
Senior School's wellbeing education programme, ensuring that
wellbeing is intentionally taught, thoughtfully sequenced and
consistently experienced by every student.
Working closely with the Director of Wellbeing Education, you
will also help lead the School's response to complex and high-risk
student matters, bringing sound judgement, coordinated care and a
strong commitment to safeguarding and procedural integrity.
The role brings the School's Anglican values and commitment to
formation to life through the Personal Development Programme,
student agency, active citizenship and visible, responsive care.
It
offers a meaningful opportunity to influence both proactive
wellbeing education and the complex end of student support.
About You
You are an experienced and relational educator who believes
wellbeing should be deliberately taught, authentically modelled and
embedded throughout school life.
You bring compassion, courage and sound professional judgement
to your work.
You are equally comfortable designing engaging
programmes, supporting colleagues, building relationships with
families and navigating sensitive or complex student matters.
You will demonstrate:
The ability to coordinate a formation or character
education programme, ideally aligned with a graduate profile or
similar framework
An understanding of how to embed an inclusive faith or
values framework within contemporary wellbeing education
Experience delivering or coordinating Personal Development
or wellbeing curricula,



including health and wellbeing,
respectful relationships and consent
The confidence to teach frank, evidence-informed content in
age-appropriate and developmentally sequenced ways
An understanding of metacognition, self-knowledge and
pathways education, including the use of portfolios as
meaningful records of growth
Experience contributing to complex case management,
safeguarding and multidisciplinary coordination in a school or
comparable environment
The ability to embed Social and Emotional Learning
capabilities across curriculum and wellbeing programmes
Sound judgement in sensitive and high-risk matters,
together with a strong commitment to child-safe practice and
procedural compliance
An understanding of restorative practice and tiered models
of pastoral support
Experience coordinating service learning, active
citizenship or values-based programmes
The capacity to bring a code of conduct and its values to
life through clear and consistent expectations
Strong organisational skills, including coordinating
delivery, managing workflows and following through on agreed
actions
Highly developed communication skills and the ability to
navigate challenging conversations constructively
The ability to evaluate programme impact against defined
standards and contribute to continuous improvement
A proactive, flexible and collaborative leadership style,
with the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic
school environment.
All CGS team members are required to hold:
Appropriate qualifications
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check; and




Full working rights within Australia.
Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional
benefits, including:
A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for
permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional
development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks of paid parental leave
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Convenient onsite parking
Working at CGS
At Canberra Grammar School, wellbeing is central to helping
young people learn, grow and flourish.
You will join a vibrant and inclusive community committed to
educational excellence, robust relationships and the development of
capable, compassionate and principled young people.
We value
professionals who bring energy, care and expertise to their work
and who place student learning, safety and wellbeing at the heart
of every decision.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the
lives of students while helping shape the future of wellbeing
education at CGS.
How to Apply
Please refer to the position description below and click the
'Apply' button and submit the following documents:
Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the
Position Description)
Resume/CV
Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children.
All applicants will undergo
child-safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with
our Child Safe policies.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and
the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a
suitable candidate is identified.
Attachments:
- Assistant Director of Wellbeing Education - Position Description.pdf

📌 Assistant Director Of Wellbeing Education (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Canberra