Independent Special Assistance School
Student Wellbeing Officer - Wollongong Campus
Commencing Term 1, 2025
AN ESTABLISHED WOLLONGONG CAMPUS!
Novo Education Space wants to be the school that drives the change all schools need.
Join a school community that understands traditional school environments don't work for all students. Make positive impacts on students through health and wellbeing. A competitive remuneration package is available, accompanied with salary packaging benefits. Part-time position, based at our established Wollongong Campus from 2025 (may have to travel to other campuses as and when required). About Novo Education Space
Novo Education Space is a multi-campus independent Special Assistance School for Years 9 to 12, registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority. Novo Education Space is operated by WEA Illawarra, a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and registered charity.
Many students at Novo Education Space have experienced trauma as a result of adverse childhood experiences. Our students often have significant gaps in learning and find it difficult to engage in large group settings, and sometimes present with social-emotional challenges in the school environment. Our students require additional planning, support and adjustments to access their learning.
We utilise the Berry Street model of trauma-sensitive positive education which encompasses a structured vision of wellbeing in the school community. Our relationship practice is grounded in high expectations balanced with support and unconditional positive regard for our students.
The Role
The position is permanent Part-Time (35 hours/week - Monday - Friday) located at our Wollongong campus commencing in Term 1, 2025. The focus of the role is to identify and help build skills in young people to support their ability to engage in their education and to support the interconnectedness of school, home, and community.
The Student Wellbeing Officer will work collaboratively with the students, their caregivers, and other key Novo Education Space staff to facilitate the development of each student's Individual Learning Profile (ILP), wellbeing and transition plans, providing individual case management and advocacy, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating group programs to address wellbeing needs within the school.
About You
Ideally, you are an experienced social worker, occupational therapist, community, or youth worker, looking for a change where you can build or enhance your skills in an education environment. You are able to take responsibility for proactive approaches to enhance and maintain each student's wellbeing so that they can fully participate in the education opportunities provided by Novo Education Space, build practical real-world skills to face their challenges, and forge a path to a productive future based on their personal goals.
You can work with a range of students and classes and take accountability for the effective delivery of your wellbeing programs. You must have a passion for working with students who are at risk of disengagement from education and a desire to learn about our innovative way of learning and working.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, DOWNLOAD THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE at
Please read the "How to Apply" information in the application package and ensure you follow all the application steps. Applications which do not address the selection criteria (highlighted in yellow) in the position description will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11.59pm Sunday 24 November 2024
Interviews will be conducted upon receipt of applications, so do not wait to apply.
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