Student Operations and Engagement Officer
- Maintain a visible presence across school grounds, ensuring student safety and appropriate behaviour during unstructured times
- Supervise detentions, monitor bus stops, lockers, and phone storage compliance.
- Respond to incidents involving physical/verbal conflict and de-escalate conflict using calm, non-confrontational approaches.
- Support emergency and lockdown procedures and oversee student driver and carpark conduct.
- Build positive relationships with students, particularly those at-risk or in distress.
- Act as a Student Protection Officer and support transitions and wellbeing needs.
- Report welfare concerns to relevant staff.
- Document behavioural incidents, uniform breaches, and academic misconduct.
- Liaise with parents, wellbeing staff, and external agencies when required.
- Oversee student driver applications and carpark behaviours.
- Monitor school grounds for intruders or unsafe conditions and report concerns promptly.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students across all year levels.
- Calm, confident, and consistent approach to student management.
- Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusivity, and school values.
- Ability to assess and respond to situations involving conflict, risk, or safety breaches.
- Valid Working with Children's Check (Blue Card) or willing to obtain.
- Degree/Diploma qualifications relevant to the position.
All Canterbury staff are expected to support the school's Anglican ethos and values.
Why Join Canterbury College:
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where academic excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including a Cover Letter and a Resume to Meagan King, Acting Principal.
Applications close COB Monday, 7 July 2025.
**Interviews will commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to this date.
Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.