Head of Wellbeing

Prep–Year 12 - Multi‑Campus Role

Geelong Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as our Head of Wellbeing, providing strategic and operational leadership of student wellbeing across our Prep–Year 12 community. This role leads the College’s whole‑school approach to wellbeing, ensuring a consistent, evidence‑informed, and student‑centred culture.

The Head of Wellbeing will work collaboratively with the Chaplain, Heads of School, Deans of Students, Year Level Coordinators, and key staff to champion proactive, preventative, and contemporary wellbeing practices. This role leads the implementation of the College’s wellbeing vision, creating an environment where students flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, using their God‑given gifts to contribute positively to society.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain a whole‑school wellbeing strategy from Prep–Year 12.
• Oversee wellbeing programs, systems and structures, ensuring evidence‑informed practice.
• Provide leadership in child safety as the College’s Chief Child Safety Officer.
• Support staff capability through professional learning, coaching and data‑informed practice.
• Coordinate case management for students with complex needs, working closely with families and external agencies.
• Build a positive, inclusive and safe school culture grounded in restorative and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Lead wellbeing policy development, review and implementation.
• Serve as a key member of the Critical Incident Management Team.

About You

You are an experienced wellbeing leader with a deep commitment to the safety, growth and flourishing of young people. You bring:

• Demonstrated leadership in student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Strong capability in building positive school culture and leading teams.
• Expertise in managing complex wellbeing matters and supporting vulnerable students.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed and restorative practices.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• A commitment to continuous professional learning and contemporary wellbeing practice.
• Alignment with the Christian ethos and values of Geelong Lutheran College.
• VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Lead wellbeing across a thriving, values‑driven College community.
• Shape a whole‑school wellbeing vision that makes a genuine impact.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive leadership team.
• Contribute to a culture where students and staff are known, valued and supported.

To Apply:

All applications MUST include:

• Completion of our General Staff Application Form
• A Covering Letter
• A current CV
• A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria

Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 13 July 2026

Email applications to: employment@glc.vic.edu.au

A copy of the Position Description, including the Key Selection Criteria, is available on our website: www.glc.vic.edu.au

Geelong Lutheran College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of its students to be at the core of all we do.