Employment positions for Education Support Officers:

Role: Senior Student Wellbeing Officer

Applications close: 11 December 2025. 

Start date: 27 January 2026 

FTE: 1.0 Full-Time | Ongoing

Senior Student Wellbeing Officer

Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Full-Time | Ongoing

Saint Ignatius College Geelong is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Student Wellbeing Officer to join our Student Wellbeing Team. This role supports the wellbeing, safety and personal development of students and contributes to a positive, proactive wellbeing culture across the College.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Principal – Students via the Student Wellbeing Office Coordinator, this role provides counselling, case management and wellbeing support to students, while assisting with wellbeing programs, staff consultation and whole-school initiatives. The Senior Student Wellbeing Officer also contributes to program development, data analysis and mentoring Wellbeing Officers.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support

• Provide counselling and wellbeing support to students (self-, staff- or parent-referred).
• Case manage students at risk, maintain records and develop Safety Plans.
• Assist with crisis responses, school refusal cases and student transitions.
• Provide resources, referrals and information to students and families.
• Coordinate small-group wellbeing programs and assist with school-wide initiatives (e.g., RUOK? Day, Bullying No Way Day).

Program & Team Support

• Assist the Student Wellbeing Coordinator with wellbeing program development and data analysis.
• Support, mentor and help train Student Wellbeing Officers, including complex case consultations.
• Represent the Wellbeing Department in internal and external forums as required.
• Act as Acting Student Wellbeing Coordinator when needed.

Staff Collaboration

• Work closely with Deputy Principals, Heads of House and teaching staff on student wellbeing matters.
• Provide wellbeing resources and guidance to staff.
• Contribute to professional learning, procedures and policy development.
• Participate in Critical Incident/Emergency Management teams.

Parent Engagement

• Provide support and information to parents regarding their child’s wellbeing.
• Facilitate referrals to external agencies where appropriate.
• Assist with parent information evenings and promote wellbeing services.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology or counseling and have relevant experience in the field of youth mental health and education

• Current Level 2 First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and case management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safe work practices and confidentiality.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a positive school culture, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities directly to hr@ignatius.vic.edu.au before 11 December 2026