Assistant Director of Student Development (Wellbeing and Pastoral Programme)We are seeking an Assistant Director of Student Development to join our Senior School Team to enhance student well-being and create a strong sense of community.About the Role The Assistant Director of Student Development (Wellbeing and Pastoral Programme) plays a key role in leading programmes that support Senior School students' academic, personal, and social development. This position focuses on enhancing student wellbeing and fostering a positive and inclusive Senior School experience for students and their families. The role holder is crucial in promoting a child-safe environment and safeguarding, adhering to both local and national legal frameworks and school policies to ensure that every child at Canberra Grammar School is seen, heard, and respected.About You You are dedicated, passionate, and possess the following:Experience in the care of students or young people in a school environmentDemonstrated understanding in handling sensitive and confidential mattersExperience in leading and managing teamsDemonstrated ability to handle difficult conversationsContemporary understanding of wellbeing in schools and relevant academic researchStrong communication skills with students, parents, and CGS team members: both written and verbalThe ability to work both autonomously and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail, including following procedures, ensuring high-quality output, and taking action where requiredThe ability to plan and organise – prioritise, schedule, use available resources, drive workflow, problem solve, manage competing deadlinesPossess a proactive, flexible, and versatile attitude that is responsive to changing prioritiesExcellent influencing skills - possess a personable and approachable nature with the ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with people across the organisationProficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and an aptitude for learning new IT systems such as those used at the School (CGS Connect, Synergetic, REACH)A current and active teacher's registration issued by the ACT TQI, demonstrating compliance with professional standards and eligibility to teach in the Australian Capital TerritoryAll team members at CGS are required to have:A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People CardA current National Police CheckFull working rights within AustraliaBenefits for you As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13% (for permanent team members)Staff awards program and generous professional development fundingAttractive salary packaging arrangementsComplimentary daily barista-made coffeeDelicious daily morning tea and discounted lunchesAccess to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)School fee concessions (for permanent team members)Onsite parkingHow to Apply Please refer to the position description below and click the 'Apply' button and submit the following documents:Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)Resume/CVCGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr