Job Description
Position: Student Wellbeing Officers – Speak Up, Stay ChatTY
Location: Scottsdale
Role: Part-Time
Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation firmly committed to helping people and communities thrive. We deliver a variety of programmes to assist individuals and families.
At SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY/Relationships Australia Tasmania our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That’s why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.
The diverse background and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are the keys to our success.
Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That’s why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Team for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join us in our Stay ChatTY Student Wellbeing Program, working as a Stay ChatTY Student Wellbeing Officer under the National Student Wellbeing Program in eligible Department for Education, Children and Young People schools.
Student Wellbeing Officers will work with the School wellbeing and student support staff in schools to support the emotional wellbeing of students and the broader school community.
Do you fit the bill?
- Do you hold a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in Youth Work, Mental Health, Pastoral Care, or a related field, with experience working with children and young people in school settings?
- Do you have demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and diverse communities, and to maintain strong school–community links?
- Do you have an understanding of child safe practices and the ability to comply with relevant legislation, including the Child Safe Organisations Act and the Reportable Conduct Scheme?
- Are you passionate about supporting youth mental health and wellbeing, and comfortable working as part of an interdisciplinary team?
- Do you have strong project management, communication, and organisational skills?
Hourly rate starting at $35.36 per hour
We have an opportunity available to work with following school:
- Scottsdale High School (Base hours 10 hours per week. 12 hrs per week are available for the remainder of 2026)
Benefits
- Hourly rate starting at $35.36 per hour
- Additional PAID leave days (up to 6 per year *pro-rata)
- Gender affirmation leave
- Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme (to be negotiated with the school)
- Additional Salary packaging options (up to $15,900 General Living Expenses and $2,650 Entertainment Benefits TAX FREE each FB year)
- Discounted corporate health insurance
TO APPLY: Contact us via admin@dorsetec.org.au if you are interested in this role. We can provide free assistance to complete the application process.