About the role

The Education and Wellbeing Coordinator will implement, in the classroom and across the programs a trauma-informed model of education that promotes unconditional positive regard for young people with complex and diverse needs. The Coordinator will work collaboratively and provide expert educational advice and wellbeing support for the Primary and Secondary school teams and leaders.

This is a full-time ongoing position, based in Maidstone, VIC and will report to the Principal (Maidstone.)

About you

The successful applicant will be a dynamic and passionate educator with a Diploma of Education, qualifications in the area of student wellbeing and experience working in education with students who are at risk and have special needs and identified disabilities.

Key Selection Criteria

The incumbent will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and experience in education (VIT Registration) and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curriculum and education programs to meet the needs of students with complex needs; including an understanding of the effect of trauma and its effect on the capacity of young people to engage with education and learning.
• Understanding of the interface between the education and welfare sectors.
• The ability to work collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to supporting young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including public speaking, presentations and facilitation skills).
• Effective organisational and administrative skills and experience and demonstrated ability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations.
• Willingness to promote the Catholic values and ethos of MacKillop Family Services; including the Sanctuary Model and Commitments.

For a full listing of other duties required for this position, please review the position description HERE.

MacKillop is committed to be a child safe organisation. Applicants will be required to undergo a national criminal record check, and have an employment Working with Children Check (plus other relevant checks as required).

If you have any queries, please contact Caitlin Burman, Principal (Maidstone) via email [email protected], or via phone 0427 121 270.

How to Apply

Click Apply where you will be redirected to sign in to our recruitment portal. If this is your first time applying for a job with MacKillop, you will need to register for an account. For a step-by-step guide, please download the guide here: www.mackillop.org.au/uploads/Careers/Recruitment-Portal-How-to-Guide.pdf.

Please address the key selection criteria as outlined above within your cover letter, as part of your application.