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Implement a trauma-responsive model of holistic therapeutic care within a new model of Indigenous Education with secondary students in the Kimberley!
 
Join an innovative system of residential schools that are on country across the remote north of Australia. in partnership with the Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC), this initiative is co-led and co- designed in with local communities to foster Indigenous success with a strong focus on local culture and language. Situated on Bunuba Country, approximately an hour from Fitzroy Crossing, the school is committed to empowering Indigenous students to create a future filled with pride, belonging, and achievement. The school is a place of practical, hands-on learning with a holistic learning framework.
Learning is integrated across the day with a focus on health and wellbeing.
 
The Wellbeing Services Coordinator is essential in promoting student health and wellbeing. Working closely with residential mentors, teachers, parents, carers, community members, as well as school leadership, you will provide students with opportunities to reach their full potential. By implementing a trauma-responsive model of holistic therapeutic care, you will create an environment that recognises, understands, and responds to the effects of trauma. This approach promotes healing and recovery by considering the whole person, including their physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing. You will ensure high levels of pastoral care, strong community relationships, and a positive school environment characterised by high expectations. The school embraces the Two-Way learning approach, where you will be both teacher and learner, gaining insights from students, the land, the local community, and Elders.
 
The Four Circles of Learning are embedded within the school, providing a holistic educational framework. This framework integrates Indigenous Language and Culture, Academic Learning, Personal and Social Learning, and Enterprise Learning to provide a holistic education. The mother circle of Indigenous Language and Culture circle grounds students in their cultural identity, boosting their self- efficacy and sense of self. Academic Learning focuses on intellectual development and preparing students for the future by enhancing their capacity for independent learning. Personal and Social Learning helps students envision a confident and successful future as Indigenous Australians. Finally, Enterprise Learning aims to develop dispositions in our students to ensure they become productive members of local community, who are driven to support those around them.
 
We currently have a full-time Wellbeing Services Coordinator positions available beginning of Term 1, 2026. For more details regarding this role or the range of available positions in teaching, administration, leadership and mentoring please contact hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Responsibilities

• Liaising with external organisations to support the wellbeing needs of individual students and cohorts of students
• Implementing a trauma-informed model of holistic therapeutic care working closely with the Principal, school nurse, and residential mentors.
• Supporting the development and implementation of individual care plans for each student, in collaboration with the Principal and wider staff team.
• Completing assessments, on site where possible, and liaising with external organisations to support further assessments where required
• Advising the Principal on high level or challenging student matters in a timely manner
• Developing and nurturing strong community links and trusting relationships with families through regular phone calls, home visits, community events, the reporting system and other opportunities, with support from the wider staff team.
• Maintaining accurate records of assessment, interventions, conversations and programs

 
Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Salary of $85,000 - $100,000
• $350 per week remote allowance
• Fully subsidised accommodation
• Fully subsidised utilities
• Flights from place of employment
• Meals
• Ability to salary sacrifice

 
Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life, including:

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood
• Cultural Competency training with Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts).
• First aid certification (6 month+ contracts).

 
All salary and incentives to be finalised with the school.
 
Requirements
A minimum of a Certificate or Diploma level qualification is required, in addition to:

• A strong interest in Aboriginal culture, traditions and issues
• Understanding of Trauma Responsive Practices
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working with complex student 
• A strong commitment to developing teenagers and young people so they can flourish, and experience individual excellence
• Proven ability to work with complexity and sometimes competing demands, in a dynamic and busy workplace
• Demonstrated excellence in forming and maintaining positive, high-quality and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and community members
• High level organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent and efficient communication skills
• Commitment to excellence in all aspects of school operations, including working with and responding to data
• Proven knowledge of developments and trends in wellbeing research
• Confidence in public speaking
• Ability to be resilient when working with staff, students and community members
• Willingness to use technology to support systems, communication and innovation

Desirable

• Experience with Aboriginal students and communities or in a culturally diverse
• Qualifications in Adolescent Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, occupational Therapy, or an equivalent field,

 
How to Apply!
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess), a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Looking forward to receiving your resume!
 
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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