Join our team as a Wellbeing Curriculum Project Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, supportive, and thriving learning environment across schools in our Diocese.

Catholic Education Sandhurst (CESL) are seeking a Wellbeing Curriculum Project Officer to join our School Improvement and Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting, fixed term full time (12 months) opportunity.

In this dynamic position, you’ll work closely with school staff to implement impactful wellbeing and behaviour strategies, ensuring a unified approach that benefits every student. You’ll lead the way in developing and rolling out evidence-based interventions, policies, and a common wellbeing curriculum, while empowering staff, leaders, and allied professionals to effectively support all students—especially those requiring extra care.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and help foster an inclusive, nurturing environment where all students can succeed.

The Position

• Salary per year: $117064
• FTE: 1FTE 
• Employment Status: Ongoing Fixed Term (12 months)
• Location: Bendigo, Tatura or Wangaratta
• Other Requirements: VIT or WWCC, National Police Check, Victorian Drivers License 
• Potential start date: June 2025

About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises of close to 150 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

About You

• Proven experience in implementing student wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour strategies.
• Strong knowledge of educational policies and Duty of Care requirements.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, psychology, social work, or related fields.
• Victorian Institute of Teaching registration or Working With Children Check.
• Current unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence.

What We Offer You

• Flexible and Hybrid working options.
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
• An opportunity to work from Bendigo, Wangaratta, or Tatura.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family and friends.
• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.
• Access to a pool car for work related travel.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across the Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst. 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close:2 May 2025

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Capabilities and Requirements within the Position Description.  

If you are interested in learning more about CESL or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.