Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2025.

The Wantirna South Campus is seeking an experienced Student Wellbeing Coordinator to join our College community. This part-time role (FTE 0.6) will ideally be worked on Mondays or Fridays, with other days negotiable.

In this role, you will champion holistic student wellbeing across mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual domains.  You will provide one-on-one and group support, counselling, and pastoral care, responding to the diverse needs of students. You will cultivate a warm and welcoming environment within our Wellbeing Hub and counselling rooms that promotes a sense of safety and comfort for students. You will work collaboratively with teachers, Year Level Coordinators, and parents, connecting students with external supports where needed, and promote initiatives that foster wellbeing and spiritual growth across the campus.

Be part of a supportive, collaborative team, building a culture where every student feels safe, valued, and loved, so they can grow into all that God has created them to be.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Have relevant qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in counselling young people.  Previous experience in a school setting will be highly regarded.
• Have experience in clinical supervision of students undergoing supervised professional counselling practice (ideal, but not essential)
• Have high level interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Are Health and Safety minded
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy.  We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via our College website.  A Position Description is available below the advertisement on the College website.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees.  Please address your application to the Director of Student Wellbeing, Anna White.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.  A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) and CPR Certificate (HLTAID009) are also required prior to starting in the role.

Apply now via our College website as applications close Monday 3 November!

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Enquiries: (03) 9871 8600

Quoting job number: 2025073

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.