Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team:

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through over 40 plus years of glorifying God in our work.

Across our Werribee and Melton campuses, we are a thriving and growing community, caring for students from 3yo Kinder to Year 12 at Werribee, and Prep to Year 12 at Melton.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfil God's call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement 'To God be the glory' is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff's hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position:

We have an prospect for a Student Welfare Officer to join our team at the Melton Campus.

This role involves working collaboratively with staff and families to promote the wellbeing of students and to help them flourish emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

This position is permanent part time on a 0.8 FTE/4 days.

The Person:

Will be required to:

• Partner with the Student Welfare Coordinator (Werribee & Melton) to ensure alignment in processes and culture between campuses.

• Support the holistic wellbeing of students by providing social, emotional and spiritual care within a Christian framework.

• Strengthen student wellbeing through early identification of needs and timely intervention and support.

• Contribute to a safe,



supportive and Christ-centred school environment where a student’s sense of safety, dignity and belonging are upheld.

• Partner effectively with families, staff and external agencies to support students experiencing challenges or risk factors.

• Promote positive student development through opportunities for growth, leadership and belonging within the school community.

• Support the College’s commitment to child safety and student protection.

Education and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate or have:

• Minimum of degree qualification in a youth work, mental health or counselling related field.

• Prior experience working in a similar-type role within a school setting is highly desired.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with a variety of stakeholders.

• Appropriate management of highly confidential information.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously

• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.

• Current Working With Children Check ‘Employer’ & Police Check.

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application.

If you have any further questions, please contact People and Culture via email ••••@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

• Applications close: Wednesday 25 November 2026.

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.

📌 Student Welfare Officer (Melton)
🏢 Heathdale Christian College
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