Wellbeing Lead

$49.00 - $50.00 hourly

Education Centre Gippsland Community College

Warragul VIC, Australia

Full time

Non-Teaching Professionals / Managers

Administration / Clerical

Other

Job Description

It’s school but not as you know it!

Wellbeing Lead

Full Time

Base location negotiable. Travel to other campuses required (company pool car available for use).

Applications close COB Tuesday 19th May 2026. Please note: CCG reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant is found before the specified closing date.

Come join our innovative educational community and embark on a professional journey like no other!

ECG is an independent school that provides an alternative pathway towards secondary education for those who want a different learning environment. We help guide students towards their goals and provide them with the skills they need to successfully enter the workforce or pursue further study.

But to do this, we need your help!

So, what are we looking for?

ECG are on the hunt for a skilled and compassionate practitioner and manager to work with our team of youth workers, counsellors and wellbeing staff. The Wellbeing Lead will assist our Wellbeing team to support student's personal, social and emotional wellbeing and development by:

• Empowering the Wellbeing Team to promote and provide activities that encourage a sense of belonging and engagement within the school community.
• Facilitating a preventative approach to wellbeing support including supporting the Wellbeing Team in developing student’s skills and knowledge in areas such as self-regulation, social and emotional wellbeing, and physical and mental health.
• Providing direct operational support to the Wellbeing Team in the management of complex cases and any critical or traumatic incidents which impact individuals, families or the community.
• Leading the College Wellbeing Team and develop their capacity and expertise including creation of an induction for new Wellbeing staff and supporting the performance and development of the Wellbeing Team.
• Undertake relevant administration duties, including chairing Wellbeing meetings and documenting interventions and program outcomes which provide direction to the Wellbeing Team.
• Liaise at the College level with key stakeholders including external service providers in order to build and develop referral networks and agencies with high engagement for identified at-risk students.

The Benefits

• Not-for-profit access to salary packaging which means more tax dollars back in your pocket.
• Rewarding roles with a sense of purpose and community contribution.
• Additional leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s Degree with post graduate qualifications is the minimum required for this position, either in the fields of counselling, psychology, social work, mental health or another relevant related area.
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience in educational leadership in student wellbeing.
• PACFA Clinical or ACA Level 3 registered.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Clear Police check.
• Valid Working with Children check.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

If this sounds like the next step you want to take to make a meaningful difference in your community, please submit your application with resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.

For further information and a full position description please see our website https://ccg.asn.au/jobs/

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

United we belong. Together we thrive.

The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.

At CCG we:

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment that is free from discrimination.
• Empower students and harness their uniqueness through voice and agency.
• Ensure equal employment opportunities for all and encourage the participation of underrepresented staff.
• Celebrate the differences of our people and recognise their unique contributions to our community.

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Education Centre Gippsland Community College

ECG is a not for profit organisation.

We provide hands-on, practical education for students aged 15-20 who need more time, space and support to get the most out of school.

We have physical classrooms, experienced teachers, recognised curriculum and qualifications… but our approach is not the same as a mainstream school. We customise learning to individual needs and provide additional wellbeing and learning support

We put our students at the centre of what they learn. The way it should be.

We also offer our student further education from our RTO Community College Gippsland with similar teaching methods to ensure they have a pathway to succeed.

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