Job Description
You will be co-ordinating a team of educational tutors and offering direct support to case managers, foster carers and school personnel. .....
- Full-time position
- Fully maintained vehicle
- Permanent position
- Superannuation
About the role
This exciting position entails supporting children and young people in foster care to achieve their educational potential. You will be co-ordinating a team of educational tutors and offering direct support to case managers, foster carers and school personnel. You will also be working one to one with students from Kindergarten to Year 12, providing school support and academic tutoring.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in education
- experience in working with children with behavioural and learning difficulties and who may have experienced complex trauma
- understanding of the educational needs of children in foster care
- ability to work as a team with other professionals
- willingness to learn new skills
- current driver’s licence and willingness to drive throughout the region
Desirable criteria
- qualifications in Special Education
- experience in teaching children in care
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS) with attractive salary packaging options.
Closing date
Friday 22nd May, 2026
Applications including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and updated resume are to be sent to Genevieve Power. For any enquiries regarding the role or to submit an application, please contact:
Genevieve Power
Phone: 0417 112 098
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.