Student Wellbeing Support Officer
Atwea College
Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia
Education / Training, Others
Alesco Senior College is seeking a passionate and student-focused Student Wellbeing Support Officer to join our Raymond Terrace team. This role is ideal for someone who is committed to supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both personally and academically.
About Us
We are a progressive NFP successfully unlocking the potential in transforming lives through education for over 100 years. We have grown by 900% in just the past 20 yrs with planned growth for the future, we are indeed proud of this continued development coupled with sustainable practices in the service and difference we make to the community.
Our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation shine through our people.
Year on year we continue to grow by being agile, positive, and a hands-on team.
We are seeking equally passionate people who are aligned with our values, invested in their roles, and the success of others.
‘Why’ this role makes a difference
Our organisation is genuinely committed to our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation, not just in our strategic plan, yet in our day to day business as usual deliverables to our company, people and students.
About The Role
Located at our Raymond Terrace Campus and working closely with the Head of Campus, Student Wellbeing Officer and broader campus team, the Student Wellbeing Support Officer plays a key role in supporting student engagement, wellbeing, and participation. You will build strong relationships with students, provide individual and group support, contribute to case management practices, and assist with the delivery of non-curriculum wellbeing and life skills programs.
This role also involves collaboration with external agencies and contributing to consistent wellbeing and learning support practices across campuses.
Please note: This is a part-time Parental leave cover position until the 29/07/2026. The role is 5 days per fortnight, working 2 days one week and 3 days the following week.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing
- Support individual and group wellbeing initiatives and life skills programs
- Assist with pastoral care and case management practices
- Advocate for students and represent the College at interagency and external meetings
- Support Student Wellbeing Officers across campuses as required
- Contribute to whole-school initiatives and community programs
- Maintain compliance with child protection, duty of care, and organisational policies
- You already live by the values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation.
- You are empathetic, adaptable, and motivated by making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
- You bring a collaborative approach and are confident working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying support needs.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young people in individualised or group support and/or case management
- Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Human Services, Youth Work, Welfare, Social Sciences, Social Work or similar
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate or training
- Experience working within education, youth, or community services settings
- Valid NSW Working With Children Check and current National Criminal Police Record Check prior to the commencement of employment (or willingness to obtain).
- Child Protection Training, or willingness to obtain.
- Drivers Licence.
- At Atwea College we offer extra cherries on top including:
- Competitive Remuneration.
- As a Not-for-Profit organisation, ability to salary package up to $15,899 tax free per FBT year.
- Perk Days (Wellbeing Leave, Board Bonus Day & a Birthday Bonus Day).
- Flexible working arrangements available (flexible start and finish times).
- Confidential 10 Paid Family and Domestic Violence days if required.
- Company paid parental and adoption leave; top up parental leave for those eligible.
- Paid Employee Assistance Program.
At Alesco, our philosophy is empowering people through education that empowers a community. We are committed to inclusive, accessible education and creating supportive environments where young people can unlock their potential.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit.
Join a progressive NFP where you can make a difference.
If you are interested in all the amazing things we do at Atwea College, check out our website https://atwea.edu.au/
Atwea College’s value of Inclusion underpins our commitment to equal opportunity employment. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Applications close on Friday the 16th January 2026. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About the company
Company website•Primary and Secondary Education
Atwea College, formerly known as WEA Hunter (Worker’s Educational Association – Hunter), was established as a way of providing education to blue collar workers more than 100 years ago. The Workers’ Educational Association originated in England and was introduced into Australia in 1913. In its heyday it operated in every state except Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Nowadays, the WEA exists in New South Wales (Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong) and in South Australia (Adelaide).
Today, these humble beginnings remain a proud and fundamental part of our legacy, but we have become so much more. The organisation is now the fifth largest provider of community based education in NSW, offering a diverse range of senior secondary and vocational education to thousands of students across the state.
In keeping with this progress, and to help position the organisation for the future, WEA Hunter was recently renamed Atwea College – a new name to unify our approach and unlock our potential.
Atwea makes a substantial contribution not just to the local economy but more importantly to the wellbeing of individuals within the community. Be it through skill enhancement, personal development or increased self-esteem, Atwea’s objective of being a conduit through which individuals unlock their potential is being realised every day. We hope that by contributing to the development of individuals, Atwea in turns allows those individuals to contribute fully to their community and society in general.
Alesco Senior College is a secondary school, set within an adult learning environment. It is a school which encourages young people to participate in education and training that leads to a sustainable future.
It offers students the opportunity to complete their Higher School Certificate in a supportive environment which focuses on programs to meet individual students learning needs.