Job description Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Centralian Senior College Job title Student Wellbeing Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 5 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 07/10/2026 Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Alice Springs Position number 46865 RTF 345956 Closing 28/04/2026 Contact officer Jodie Solczaniuk, Manager on 08 8958 5000 or About the agency Apply online MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.Information for applicants inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective To strengthen wellbeing and inclusion approaches at the whole school level and support schools, educators, families and students through evidence-based programs and services that support the wellbeing and inclusion of students. Context statement Centralian Senior College provides education to approximately 403 students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and is co-located with Charles Darwin University. Over 55% of the student population are Aboriginal with 14% born overseas. The College aims for excellence in all we do and believes that student success is dependent upon providing relevant, quality teaching and learning as well as a learning environment that instils a sense of belonging. It is the only senior secondary public education provider in Alice Springs, known for its academic success, innovative education programs and dedicated staff who place students at the centre of learning. Centralian Senior College delivers tertiary and vocational pathways at Grevillea Drive site; and flexible education to students who are transitioning to and from conventional learning models through Alice Outcomes program at Kempe St site Key duties and responsibilities 1. Provide a safe, supportive, culturally, and family-inclusive school community that works to support the wellbeing and inclusion of students under the supervision of school leadership. 2. Provide trauma-informed social and emotional support, general wellbeing, mentoring, community development education support, extracurricular activities. 3. Work in partnership with the schools wellbeing and inclusion team to identify, coordinate and contribute to the schools wellbeing plan, procedures and evidence-based programs that support wellbeing and inclusion. 4. Identify, coordinate, and liaise to build, maintain, and actively promote referral pathways for families and students through internal and external local and online supports, in partnership with principals and families. 5. Ensure adherence to legislation, policy frameworks, guidelines, and national principles for child safe organisations. 6. Maintain appropriate records, case notes, and prepare reports as required. Selection criteriaEssential 1. Ability to support delivery of whole-school approaches including evidence-based programs targeting issues that affect wellbeing, such as bullying, racism and inclusion of students. 2. Proven ability to provide trauma-informed support for students experiencing significant wellbeing challenges and behaviours associated with childhood trauma or disability through whole of school, group work and/or one to one support. 3. Initiate referrals in collaboration with the school and family where it is considered that therapeutic interventions are needed. 4. Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which includes First Nations people. 5. Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain confidentiality with the capacity to show sensitivity when dealing with complex situations. 6. Apply and work within legislation, policy and guidelines. 7. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team including education staff, health professionals, families, non-government organisations, and members of the broader community. Desirable 1. A Certificate IV or equivalent in a relevant field that includes competencies in mental health and making appropriate referrals, providing pastoral care and working with children and/or young people. 2. Demonstrated experience in working with students with wellbeing and inclusion needs. Further information 1. All applicants must have a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or ability to obtain. 2. Complete/willing to complete CHCMH001 working with people with mental health issues, mandatory reporting of harm and exploitation of children, trauma responsive practice in education (ACF), eSafety Commission relating to online incidents and cyberbullying, Be You modules, Child Safe Organisations (NAPCAN) and other Northern Territory Public Servant training.
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Student Wellbeing Advisor