Education Officer: Wellbeing and Complex Student Support K-12

Dubbo, NSW

Full-time, Permanent

Negotiable commencement

Salary based on qualifications & experience

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our Wellbeing & Diverse Learning team in the vital role of Education Officer: Wellbeing and Complex Student Support (K-12).

This strategic role provides frontline support to schools in responding to the complex and challenging needs of students. With a growing number of young people experiencing metntal health challenges, significant learning difficulties, and complex behavioural presentations, this role is paramount to our system of schools.

Key responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Team Leader of Wellbeing & Diverse Learning, the Education Officer will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Supporting whole-school wellbeing approaches by guiding schools in the development and implementation of inclusive behaviour management systems and policies
• Providing case management support for students with complex psychological, behavioural, or medical needs, including documentation and individual programming
• Delivering professional development to build teacher and leader capacity in trauma-informed practice, student engagement, and proactive behaviour support
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including allied health professionals, to develop holistic student support plans
• Contributing to diocesan strategy and planning around wellbeing, behaviour, and inclusion, responding to emerging trends and student needs
• Fostering partnerships with agencies to strengthen coordinated care and enhance service delivery for vulnerable students and their families
• Promoting the Catholic mission by modelling Gospel values, supporting evangelisation, and fostering collaboration among schools leaders, teachers, and families
• Working as part of a system-wide team, sharing expertise and supporting a culture of continuous improvement in student wellbeing and support practices

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will satisfy the following criteria: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in education, psychology, social work, or a related discipline
• Experience in school based or system level roles supporting student behaviour, wellbeing, or inclusion
• Postgraduate qualifications in behaviour support, special education, psychology or leadership (desirable)
• Accreditation to work in Catholic Education (or willingness to obtain)
• Current drivers licence & willingness to undertake travel as required
• Current working with children check

What we offer

• Competitive salary 
• Work-life balance through a 35-hour week
• Salary packaging - increase your take-home pay! 
• Access to staff wellbeing incentives such as membership with Fitness Passport
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 6 weeks of leave + discretionary leave during the Christmas/New Year period
• Professional development and training opportunities

About us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

How to apply

If you think this role sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form.

All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc.)

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Diana Scullard; Team Leader: Wellbeing & Diverse Learning on 0400717377 or d.scullard@bth.catholic.edu.au

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.