Head of Wellbeing: FAME

- TENURE: Continuing, Full time Teacher or Non-Teacher with a 2 year fix-term Position of Responsibility
- START DATE: January 2027
- CLASSIFICATION: Teacher or Non-Teacher plus Position of Responsibility 2 Allowance

ABOUT THE ROLE The Leader of Wellbeing reports to the Associate Head of Campus/Head of Campus and has delegated responsibility to develop and maintain the strategic wellbeing and social inclusion responses of the campus. This position also includes overseeing Flexi Practice Framework in our school. They provide operational line management and practice leadership to the youth workers and the young people of the campus, working collaboratively with Associate Head of Campus/Head of Campus, site leadership team, Teachers and Youth Workers.

The Leader of Wellbeing’s key role is to support the implement of the Wellbeing Framework and whole site strategic wellbeing plan. Other responsibilities will be negotiated with the Head of Campus/Area Principal.

ABOUT YOU:

- Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
- Experience in working with young people disenfranchised for mainstream education.
- The Leader of Wellbeing and Practice is required to demonstrate leadership, involving self- directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in developing site-based wellbeing programs in response to student needs as well as using data to measure success of the program offerings of the school.
- Proven ability in timely updating and recording of all wellbeing adjustments and consultation and collaboration with caregivers and external stakeholders associated with each young person on their case load. Including supporting other staff with this process.
- Qualifications in relevant field is preferable.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in social services, school setting or relevant field.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU





- Professional development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
- Edmund Rice charism

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Adam James, Head of Campus, EREA Versatile Schools Ltd., via email [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Adaptable Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.

Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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