Wellbeing Support (Maternity Leave Position)

Join Juniper College, a growing independent specialised assistance school, and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wellbeing Support Worker to join our Education Team at our Peninsula Campus in Frankston for a maternity leave position.

About Juniper College.

Juniper College is an independent specialised assistance school supporting young people in Years 10–12 who may have experienced barriers to learning. We offer the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) across two campuses: Casey (Narre Warren) and Peninsula (Frankston).

The Role

The Wellbeing Support Worker plays an important role in supporting students to overcome barriers that may affect their engagement in education, including social, emotional, behavioural, mental health, family and community-related challenges.

Working from a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, the Wellbeing Support Worker builds positive relationships with students and works collaboratively with teachers, wellbeing staff and other members of the education team to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The role supports students to build resilience, develop positive relationships, strengthen their engagement with school and access the support they need to participate successfully in their education.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

Hold an appropriate qualification in Youth Work or Social Work.

Have relevant experience in a similar role.

Demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting young people through a holistic,



strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.

Have strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary education team.

Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and the importance of maintaining a protected and supportive environment for young people.

Child Safety and Equal Chance

Juniper College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates to outline any experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, students with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Joining Juniper College means becoming part of a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation that values staff wellbeing and professional growth. Advantages include:

Attractive salary-sacrificing options

A supportive and collaborative working environment

10 weeks school holiday leave included

Remuneration

Salary Range:$83,049 – $100,987 FTE

Actual Pro rata Salary: $49,829 - $60,592 (based on 0.6 FTE / 3 days per week)

Conditions of Employment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks

A probationary period will apply

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required

Position descriptions are available upon request. Suitable candidates will be contacted for interview, and the College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

For further information, please visit:www.junipercollege.vic.edu.au

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📌 Wellbeing Support (Maternity Leave Position) (Frankston)
🏢 Juniper College
📍 Frankston