Student Wellbeing Officer

Launceston Christian School (TAS) is a co-educational independent K-12 Christian School which aims to provide a caring and stimulating environment for learning.  The school is distinctively Christ centred and is committed to providing effective spiritual, emotional, physical and academic support for all its students.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and committed Christian professionals for the part-time Student Wellbeing Officer.  This is a permanent ongoing position for up to 38 hours per week during term time and is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Start Date: Monday 16 October 2023

About the Role:

Student Wellbeing Officers are an integral part of the student support team at Launceston Christian School.  They work across a broad client base in a range of environments, supporting students to be equipped to face mental, emotional, social, and relational challenges. Student Wellbeing Officers actively develop programs to engage and assist vulnerable students in classrooms, in dedicated Wellbeing spaces, outdoors, and during non-class and class times. They are focussed on providing multi-tiered supports to students with the aim of growing hopeful, resilient individuals and groups that are equipped to face life’s challenges and contribute positively to their communities.

Officers are required to show initiative in planning and organising their time and activities, to be innovative in responding to community and individual challenges, and flexible and collaborative as part of a student support team. The position may also include some administrative or clerical tasks.

A full Position Description can be downloaded from our website:  www.lcs.tas.edu.au/employment

Applicants will need to be:

• Practicing Christians, actively involved in their local church and able to subscribe to the School’s Mission Statement and Educational Creed.
• Registered with a current Working with Vulnerable People (Employment) Card.