Employment Type: Permanent (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

Term: 3 Years (2027 – 2029)

Commencement: Term 1 2027

Remuneration in line with the Independent Schools (Teachers) and NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreements 2025.

- Join a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing the delivery of high-quality Steiner education
- Competitive salary package and salary packaging options available
- Situated in a beautiful natural setting just inland from the Byron Shire coastline

Position Overview Shearwater is seeking a Primary Wellbeing Coordinator whose focus is providing a safe and supportive environment for students, while maintaining high standards of student behaviour to support positive engagement in the Primary School learning program. A key focus for this role upon commencement, will be to work collaboratively with Class Teachers and the Primary Coordinator to continue to implement the Primary School behaviour management program.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, demonstrate a deep understanding of the developmental stages and educational needs of children, including an appreciation of particular learning styles as well as social and emotional needs, particularly as understood in a Steiner Primary School. Candidates with a sensitivity to, and an awareness and understanding of, how different learning needs and trauma can impact and contribute to behaviours will be preferred, as will experience in utilising a restorative practices approach.





For further details, including the full Position Description and How to Apply, please refer to our websitehttps://shearwater.nsw.edu.au/work-at-shearwater

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 20 September 2026

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

About Shearwater School

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is nestled among the green hills of the Byron Shire hinterland, New South Wales. Established in 1993, Shearwater has grown to a Playgroup – Year 12 school, with an enrolment of over 600. Our beautiful 52-acre site sits in lush rainforest alongside farmland with gardens and a farm working by biodynamic practices.

Shearwater offers quality staff education including a mentorship program, ongoing career development opportunities, artistic activities, workshops, events, and courses.

Our Mission

Shearwater provides a living, integrated education inspired by anthroposophy, in which a focus on the development of the whole human being is supported by a conscious connection to place and time.

Shearwater nurtures the growth of warm-hearted, creative, resilient and courageous individuals who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world through love in action.

SCHOOL

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School

CLOSING DATE

20 September 2026

CONTACT

Bec Sturm [email protected]

📌 2027 Primary Wellbeing Coordinator (Chatswood)
🏢 Steiner Education Australia (SEA)
📍 Chatswood