Job Description
Assist the School to provide practical assistance to Defence families and support the social and emotional wellbeing of Defence students within the school as part of the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP)......
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our professional student wellbeing and support team at Trinity Christian School.
Location: Tuggeranong, ACT
Employment Type: Part-time
Employment Status: Contract ongoing
Start Date: Term 3, 2026
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, School fee concessions, relocation expenses, annual Staff Development Award
Trinity Christian School is an independent Preschool to Year 12 school where students develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically through a wide range of learning experiences. We recognise the individual worth of each person and their responsibility to others. Trinity promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. Trinity offers all the professional advantages of a large and established organisation. However, our distinctive structure enables us to develop and support smaller caring communities of staff and families united by Christian vision, mission and values.
About the Role
This role is to assist the School to provide practical assistance to Defence families and support the social and emotional wellbeing of Defence students within the school as part of the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP).
The DSM as part of the Defence School Mentor Program is to ensure the smooth transition of families of Australian Defence Force personnel from school to school. This will be done in a manner that is God honouring and consistent with the School’s vision to provide a Christ-centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.
The DSM will raise awareness of the Defence lifestyle and the types of support which can assist Defence students within the school. The Defence School Mentor is not a teacher, but a member of the School Wellbeing Team and Administration Team.
The DSM is a part-time position, 11 hours over 2 days per week term time only. The position is contingent upon funding to the school for the Defence School Mentor.
Essential Criteria
- High level of communication skills both oral and written and the ability to communicate effectively
- with a diverse range of people.
- Understanding of the ADF organisation and additional challenges the posting cycles and
- deployments place upon students from an ADF family.
- Demonstrated skills in advocacy, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Ability to liaise with a range of individuals and community groups.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a broader team.
- Ability to engage with students and staff positively, displaying respect and empathy.
- Ability to follow correct procedures for all school matters.
- Strong organisational ability and well-developed IT skills.
Application Process
Applicants are required to complete the online application form at www.tcs.act.edu.au/employment and provide an Expression of Interest and Curriculum Vitae.
For further information about the School, please visit our school website www.tcs.act.edu.au
Position specific queries: Please contact Trinity People & Culture Team on 02 6210 7500 or email employment@tcs.act.edu.au
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Trinity Christian School provides a robust Christian education from Preschool to Year 12, delivered within a safe and caring community, balanced with academic excellence and a rich curriculum.
Trinity is an independent, co-educational school located in the Tuggeranong Valley in Canberra, ACT. Our campus includes indoor and outdoor learning spaces, sporting facilities, a library and resource centre, a commercial kitchen and a purpose-built Trade Skills Centre.
For over 40 years we have been equipping students to live meaningful lives in and outside the classroom. We are a learning centred school, focusing on the learner and the learning. We provide opportunities for all students to grow academically and mature in faith and service. The core aspirations we have for our students are to grow loving hearts, enquiring minds and generous spirits.
We believe that education builds capacity. It is our team of highly qualified Christian teachers, in cooperation with our parents, who bring this to life in each of our students. Our aim is for students to know what they believe and why - that their character is formed on the basis of our Christian beliefs and values.
Our objective is that in their life after school, our graduates reflect the hope and purposeful service characteristic of those who follow Jesus. As we equip our students for their future, we help them discover the type of purpose that ignites their desire to make a positive difference in our world.
Website: www.tcs.act.edu.au