Speak Up! Stay Chatty Student Wellbeing Program Coordinator

Introduction:
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.

Description:
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.

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas), in partnership with SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, delivers the Stay ChatTY Student Wellbeing Program across Tasmanian Government (DECYP) schools. This important initiative supports Student Wellbeing Officers (SWOs) to strengthen student wellbeing and foster inclusive, connected school communities across Tasmania.

We are seeking a highly organised and values-driven Student Wellbeing Program Coordinator to lead and support the seamless delivery of this impactful program.

The Stay ChatTY Student Wellbeing Program Coordinator plays a key leadership role in ensuring effective program delivery across DECYP schools statewide.

You will coordinate and support a team of Student Wellbeing Officers, provide operational oversight, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the program achieves strong outcomes for children and young people.

This role comprises 20–25 hours per week, with flexibility regarding work days, and may be based in either the northern or southern region of the state.

Do you fit the bill

We are looking for a confident coordinator with strong organisational capability and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing. You bring experience leading teams and programs, ideally within a school or community setting, and are comfortable balancing operational, administrative and people leadership responsibilities.

You will demonstrate:

• A relevant degree or diploma (education, community services, training, business or related field), or equivalent experience
• Experience coordinating programs, ideally within schools
• Experience supporting and supervising staff
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including supporting budget processes
• Ability to work both independently and within a small, multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Salary starting from $103,024 + Super / *Pro-rata
• Role can be located in either northern or southern region of the state
• Additional PAID leave days (up to 6 per year!)
• Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year through our purchased leave scheme
• Salary packaging options (up to $18,550 TAX FREE each FB year)
• Paid parental leave available after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Industry best practice Supervision to support you in your professional journey
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Flexible work options
• Employer supported study leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

Skills and Experiences:
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, read the Position Description and contact Tina Hale, Manager Community Connection, on 1300 364 277 or Recruitment@reltas.com.au.

Applicants who cannot view the Position Description via the link above, please view from our Careers Page www.tas.relationships.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/

At RA Tas People Matter. To make sure we are recruiting the right people for the job, we want genuine responses in your application, directly from you.

RA Tas is a recognised Employer of Choice. We are an equal opportunity employer that has a culture enabling staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, attractive salary packaging options, and a supportive team environment in which to work.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

We work respectfully on Aboriginal land and strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

RA Tas is an inclusive workplace, and we also welcome applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.