Student Wellbeing Support Officer

Parttime Fixed term role to Dec 2026 with a flexible 12-hour roster

About the Role:
As a Student Wellbeing Support Officer, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people within a school environment. Working closely with students, you'll deliver one-on-one support, facilitate small group wellbeing programs and help create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can build resilience, strengthen relationships and engage positively in their learning.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while working alongside schools, families and community stakeholders to support positive outcomes for children and young people.

About you:

You're a compassionate and motivated professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive. You build strong, trusting relationships, communicate effectively and take a strengths-based approach to supporting wellbeing. You enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to creating safe and inclusive environments for all students.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or a Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working with children and/or young people.
• Experience working within a school environment, with group facilitation experience highly regarded

Key Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration under SCHADS Award Level 3 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service

About us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.