St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.
Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:
Christ First – we want to honour Christ in all things. Serve One Another– we want to appreciate the unique God-given potential of each person. Strive For Excellence – we want to aim to do our very best all the time. Do What Is Right– we want to always behave in a Christian manner. Build Community – we want everyone to feel they belong.
For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.
What is it like working at St Philip’s Christian College Gosford?
Great results, attractive and flexible spaces, up-to-date technology and best practice based on current academic research are important to us – and unlocking the unique God-given potential in every child to lead a life of passion and purpose in whatever pursuits they choose is highly valued.
Our best assets are our passionate and purposeful teachers who are trained to consider the individual learning and wellbeing needs of every child in their class, and dedicated non-teaching staff who actively support the goals of the organisation.
Job Description
What’s the focus of this position?
Wellbeing Advisors provide solution focused services, in a range of cultural and diverse contexts to support students from Kindergarten to Year Twelve. They work in partnership with The Leader of Wellbeing as part of the Student Support Team, working alongside College Executives, Inclusive Education, Pastoral Care Teachers, Chaplains, and other relevant roles within the College. The purpose of this role is to foster student social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing while promoting their personal growth and academic success.
What you’ll be doing:
College Wellbeing Advisors provide both whole-of-school wellbeing initiatives as well as targeted Christ-centred and strengths-based supports.
Implement supports that are grounded in evidence based positive psychology and positive education frameworks.
Work collaboratively with external child and family support agencies to assist students and their families.
Provide low-moderate interventions and refer externally for deeper therapeutic intervention.
Support and provide guidance to teachers, Leader of Wellbeing and Director of Student Support regarding student wellbeing and mental health concerns.
Develop and oversee wellbeing-based Individual Plans, working collaboratively with parents and school staff to support NCCD requirements.
Preparing and overseeing mandatory reports to ensure compliance with child protection legislation and policies.
You will be required to carry out other duties that are within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as directed by the Leader of Wellbeing or the Director of Student Support.
Desired Skills and Experience
The essentials you’ll need:
To demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
Must possess an ability to effectively integrate the College’s Vision, Mission and Christian ethos into professional practice.
Certificate IV or Diploma level of qualification in relevant field preferred.
Recognised experience with student wellbeing, counselling, psychology or social work.
Demonstrated experience in working with children and/or adolescents and their families to address various mental health, developmental and learning concerns.
Ability to prepare and implement psychoeducational individual and small group evidence-based interventions and proactive strategies to support students and their families.
Provide, as necessary, immediate referral advice and support to students and their families in collaboration with external government or community-based providers.
Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth as well as willingness to participate in extra curricula activities.
Demonstrated experience working independently, as well as within a team environment.
Proficient computer use, administration and case noting.
We’ll encourage you along the way
No job description can capture the complexity of running a school. Therefore, this job will include such other duties as may be required by the Principal and Business Manager. Job descriptions will need to be reviewed from time-to-time in order to ensure they remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
We will partner with you to support your performance and ongoing development to ensure you are fully prepared for future challenges as this position and our organisation adapts and grows. This position is Part Time commencing at the beginning of Term Two 2025. The current hours of work are three days per week from 8:15am – 4:15pm during term time only.
It is important to note that all employees of St Philip’s Christian College are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with safety standards.
Position closes 9:00am Tuesday 29 April 2025 Unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
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