Seasons For Growth
Please carefully read the following information about the course content and all requirements. If you meet the course prerequisites and want to take the course, please contact the coordinator using the provided link at the end of this page.
Funded by the Department of Health as part of the Seasons for Life initiative. This is an opportunity for those who work with children in Secondary Schools to participate in a fully funded training.
Course Description
Seasons for Growth is a small group education program that supports children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief.
Course Overview
PCWs will be trained as “Companions” to deliver the Seasons for Growth group program within their school which includes eight formal sessions; one celebration session; and one optional reconnector session.
The group program is for small groups of 4-7 children and young people aged 6 -18 years. The like-to-like peer learning process creates a safe space for children and young people to practice new ways of thinking and responding to the change and loss that has occurred in their lives.
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Key Learning Outcomes
Acknowledge their experiences and recognise they are ‘not the only one’
Understand that their feelings and other behavioural reactions are normal
Develop skills for coping, positive choices, goal-setting and decision making
Build a peer support network and a felt sense of belonging and connection
Help restore self-confidence, self-esteem and self-respect
Training enrolment requirements
This National funding is for high school communities (or secondary grades of combined schools) to access Seasons for Growth funded for 2 years until June 2025 under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Support Program by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
As a PCW you are in the best position to present a wonderful opportunity to your Wellbeing Leader or Principle.
This initiative will allow you and a school team member to complete the Seasons for Growth Training at no cost.
Once you are trained you will be qualified to deliver the program within your school.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR SCHOOLS?
Seasons for Life allows schools at NO COST to:
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Train nominated staff (2x per school) to deliver the Seasons for Growth program (level 4) for young people, including program manuals and student journals .
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Train nominated staff to deliver the accompanying parent session, including a session for First Nations parents/careers .
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Access support to implement the Seasons for Growth program, including a Community of Practice, step –by-step school guide, and coaching from a Seasons for Life Coordinator.
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Access an all-staff professional learning session about change, loss and grief and responding to the needs of young people, including following a suicide related loss.
If you have already completed the training and it’s been over 2 years, it is recommended you complete it again as a refresher.
Important Information to note:
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Leadership support is required for a school to take on Seasons for Life which is a simple endorsement from School Principal or Head of Wellbeing noting that the school is willing to participate in the Seasons for Life offerings that suit the school.
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We are evaluating this initiative over the next two years so your school may be asked to participate so we can capture the amazing work of this initiative.
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There is also a consultation process that is involved where we meet with school staff interested to discuss the needs of the schools and how you feel this initiative fits with your capacity and wellbeing priorities.
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Schools also do not need to take on every offering available, some schools choose to start with training staff in Seasons for Growth, others have booked in the staff learning session as a starting point. We work with the needs and wishes of the school; the offerings are flexible and tailored to your wellbeing priorities.
To take part in this initiative
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Share this initiative with your school wellbeing team and leadership for endorsement. It would be a great idea to discuss who may be best suited to complete and implement the program.
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Contact your State Coordinator to organise an initial consultation.
SA State Coordinator - Heidi Yelland Heidi.Yelland@mackillop.org.au
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Once a consultation occurs and the school is on board your state coordinator will assist in next steps ie signing up for training, organising a PL time.
Meet the instructor
In 1996, with the support of the Sisters of St Joseph, Professor Anne Graham AO researched and developed the first edition of the Seasons for Growth Children and Young People’s program. Soon after, the organisation, Good Grief was established to train professionals to deliver the change, loss and grief education program in communities across Australia. During this time, partnerships were developed with international organisations to deliver the programs in Scotland, England, Wales, New Zealand and Ireland.
In 2017, Good Grief transitioned into MacKillop Family Services, a national community service organisation. Still a part of MacKillop Family Services today, the Seasons for Growth programs and services are now delivered under MacKillop Seasons.
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Seminar Presenter
- Assist in the preparation, set up and packing away of equipment and props
- Learn scripts and games to be delivered
- Some travel may be required to regional areas
- Public Speaking Working within a school environment (desirable)
- Working with children and young people Generating ideas which demonstrate creativity, flair and an adventurous approach to ministry
- Working with audio visual equipment (desirable)
- Working in or around the performing arts industry, or have had some exposure to industry practice(desirable)
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’).
- An equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.
Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).
Pastoral Care Worker
Together with the support and resources of the local combined Christian community, a PCW has a unique opportunity to help young people and school communities discover Purpose, Value, and Hope.
Whole of School Services
- working with school leaders and wellbeing staff to create a school environment that promotes the wellbeing of all students.
- supporting school camps, excursions and events.
- supporting community activities that connect the school to external partners and organisations.
- supporting school programs such as breakfast clubs, sporting group, social and other extra-curricular activities
Group Services
- supporting the delivery of structured social emotional learning programs.
- running recess and lunchtime activities.
- providing classroom support.
- supporting learning groups – reading groups, homework groups
One-to-One Services
- working under the guidance of school leaders and trained wellbeing staff to support students experiencing difficult situations, including grief, crisis and personal or emotional challenges.
- working with school leaders and wellbeing staff to provide information and referrals to additional supports, including community services.
- providing individual learning support as agreed with school leaders and wellbeing staff.
- mentoring and coaching.
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’).
- An equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.
Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).
Step 1: Read the Job Specification (describes the role)
Step 2: Read the PCW Selection Criteria (the person we are looking for)
Step 3: Read the Code of Conduct (the expectation of an smg employee)
Step 4: Read the Basis of Belief (why smg exists)
Step 5: View the Dimensions of Chaplaincy (practical functions of a pcw)
Step 6: Download & Fill out the Application Form
Step 7: Apply using the applicant portal
You will also need the following documents for Step 7.
- Current CV
- Academic Transcripts
- Working with Children Check if you have one
- RHHAN -EC Training Certificate if you have one
Which training fits your needs?
Individuals
Group Training
Regional Manager
- 1. To assist with the appointment of Pastoral Care Workers.
- Involvement in regular orientation training for newly appointed PCWs.
- Consulting, coordinating and conducting appointment panels with schools for placement of PCWs.
- Providing on-school site inductions for PCWs.
2. To facilitate support, training, resourcing, and pastoral care for our Pastoral Care Workers. - Assisting PCW’s in developing their work & professional development plans.
- Consultation with school principals / leaders regarding PCWs performance and engagement
- Attending and/or facilitating PCW District Group meetings to support and encourage PCW’s.
- Resolve questions & requests for assistance from PCWs in a timely manner.
- To provide appropriate pastoral care & wellbeing support to PCWs.
3. To consult and liaise closely with relevant schools, support groups (various associations) and churches. - Collaborating with these stakeholders as required though various channels of communication.
- Maximise SMG student wellbeing program awareness and engagement in schools.
- Providing occasional pastoral care to school principals and leaders.
- Encourage support groups and churches to be involved in broader local school ministry.
4. To ensure PCW reviews are undertaken when due and facilitate this process. - Exercising appropriate preparation for the review process.
- Conducting reviews & negotiating the outcomes with relevant leaders.
Qualifications/Experience: - Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’) or an equivalent or higher qualification.
- Experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care or social work would be highly regarded.
Person Specification: - Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Good conflict & resolution management.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- The ability to train and mentor others.
- Highly focused on customer experience outcomes.
- A personal commitment to Christian faith and values, as stated in the Nicene Creed.
- An active and regular involvement in a Christian community
Performance Goals: - Maintain strong regular communication with Pastoral Care Workers, School Leaders & Support Groups
- Efficiently & effectively resolve queries from PCWs, school leaders and support groups.
- Contribute to the development of and pastoral care of PCWs.
- Aid in creating a positive partnership between SMG, schools, and community.
- In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.
Date of issue: 08/02/2024
Closing date: 21/02/2024
Digital Services Administrator
Permanent Part Time
Applications Close: 5:00PM ACDT Friday 10th November 2023
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
Providing friendly and efficient first level support to all users of IT systems.
Supporting a faithful and Christ focused team to enable South Australian young people and school communities the opportunity to discover Purpose Value and Hope
- Providing level 1 - 2 technical advice to users on personal computer hardware and software.
- Utilising a variety of methods and techniques in solving basic technical problems.
- Keeping management aware of potential areas for product enhancement and educational requirements.
- Liaising with managers/supervisors regarding potential problems.
- Troubleshoot issues that arise.
- Research skills acquired/acquiring at university or equivalent.
- Experience in an IT Support environment.
- Detailed understanding of Helpdesk/Customer Support process.
- IT Help Desk ticket management.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Resolving client problems and queries in an effective and timely manner.
- Ensuring all users know the status of their individual problems.
Payroll & Finance Support Officer
Permanent Part Time
Applications Close: 5:00PM ACDT Friday 10th Novemeber 2023
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The Payroll & Finance Support Officer is responsible for conducting the payroll on a fortnightly basis. Frequently monitoring & conducting employee reimbursements. Sending & receiving invoices from relevant stakeholders as required. Contributing to government reporting requirements as well as preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements.
The duties associated with this position include the following:
1. Efficiently and accurately carry out a range of payroll and finance tasks
- Process payroll for our PCW’s and Support Centre staff on a rotating fortnightly basis.
- Input and update data into electronic payroll and financial systems and the SMG database.
- Manage the school chaplain hour budgets.
- Prepare and send invoices to debtors.
- Receive and record debtor payments.
- Collate and file documentation associated with payments and receipts.
- Prepare reconciliations of bank and other accounts.
- Assist with annual audit requirements.
- Liaise with Regional Managers (Pastoral Leads) to resolve PCW timesheet queries and anomalies.
- Invoice support groups on a quarterly basis for their pledged PCW hours.
- Managing/Monitoring reimbursements for staff.
- Assist the Finance manager as required with their respective duties.
- Ad hoc payroll queries as required
- Identify areas of improvement regarding your day-to-day duties.
- Attend approved training opportunities, and subsequently apply and share learnings as appropriate.
- Relevant experience in finance/payroll.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated experience in financial record keeping and month end processes.
- Payroll experience within a not-for-profit or community sector organisation will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of basic payroll procedures, organisational structure, Awards and organisational policies.
- PC application skills e.g., Spreadsheets.
- Good time & project management skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and capacity to identify and implement improved working systems, processes, and procedures.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Efficient & effective completion of fortnightly payroll.
- Accurate invoicing and reconciliation in a timely manner.
- Successful reimbursement of staff expenditure.
Recruitment Officer
Flexible FTE: 0.6-1.0
Applications Close: 29 June. 2024
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 270 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The duties associated with this position include the following:
1. Best Practice Recruitment
- Manage the recruitment process for vacant positions.
- Manage ongoing expressions of interest, recruitment, and selection processes to recruit candidates.
- Ensure all applicants have a sound and positive recruiting experience.
2. Support and liaise closely with Regional Managers to facilitate the appointment of Pastoral Care Workers.
- Partner with Regional Managers to proactively identify and encourage suitable Pastoral Care Workers.
- Provide advice to Regional Managers about candidates in the pool.
3. Demand Planning
- Consult continuously with RMs on upcoming vacancies.
- Proactively manage the candidate Pool.
- Develop a pipeline of prospective PCWs to continuously replenish the pool.
4. Candidate Acquisition
- Manage the advertising for PCWs.
- Harvest applications from applicants not placed in specific vacancies into the pool.
5. Candidate Assessment:
- Develop and apply a standardised applicant assessment methodology, including interviews, work simulations, reference checks and candidate assessment summaries etc.
- Ensure accurate qualification assessments.
- If necessary, assess potential for Transitioning to qualification arrangements.
- Document existing WWCC / DCSI & RHANN-EC status.
- Undertake continuous assessment of applicants for the candidate pool.
- Manage the recruitment process to shortlist for specific school vacancies within the agreed time frame.
- Develop and maintain a candidate profile and supporting information on each candidate.
6. Candidate Data Management
- Ensure comprehensive records are maintained on each candidate to enable timely information to be provided to RMs and schools.
- Develop ongoing systems to update candidate information, such as experience, training, capability availability and application history.
7. Candidate Engagement
- Ensure pool candidates are aware of upcoming opportunities.
- Maintain current knowledge of suitable candidates for future positions.
- Provide comprehensive feedback to unsuccessful placements.
- Remove applicants who are no longer available or interested.
- Relevant recruitment experience.
- Knowledge of Pastoral Care
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong IT ability
- Work under pressure, to meet deadlines and cope with uncertainty.
- Deal with multiple urgent tasks simultaneously.
- Work collaboratively with others.
- Work with and respect people with different beliefs and values.
- Accurately assess candidate suitability for placement into Pastoral Care Worker positions
- Fill vacancies within appropriate time frames.
Finance Officer
Permanent Part Time
Applications Close: 5:00PM ACDT Friday 10th November 2023
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
Ensure accurate recording of accounts receivable
and payable data. Reliable and timely processing of bill payments and management
of creditors. Invoicing, taking receipt of payments, and follow up of debtors. Reconciliation
of multiple bank accounts. Liaise with donors and supporters, while maintaining
positive relationships.
Supporting a faithful and Christ focused team to
enable South Australian young people and school communities the opportunity to
discover Purpose Value and Hope
The duties associated with this position include the following:
- Receive and record bills
- Supplier payments
- Prepare and send invoices to debtors
- Follow up outstanding debtors
- Receive and record debtors' payments
- Collate and file relevant documentation
- Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities
- Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management
- Import baking data and prepare reconciliations of bank and other accounts
- Donation receipting and sending thank you letters
- Process, reconcile and reimburse employee debit card expense reports
- Relevant tertiary education and/or qualifications
- Book-keeping or accounting qualifications will be highly regarded
- Appropriate levels of
experience, skills, and aptitude for the task
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Well organised and efficient
- Work under pressure, to meet deadlines
- Take initiative / be self-motivated
- Work as part of a team in a pleasant cooperative manner
- Manage time effectively
- Work autonomously
- NetSuite experience highly desirable
- Strong Microsoft Office knowledge
- Ability to embrace change, learn new software
and systems
- Timely and accurate record keeping
- Successful balancing and reporting of accounts
Creative Facilitator
Permanent Part Time
Applications Close: no close date
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The role will be responsible for the creation, choreography, and musical design of performances and education shows.
- Design and coordinate performances for Kimochis® shows.
- Coordinate presenters, musicians, and band for SMG.
- Deliver professional, high-quality education performances and seminars.
- Liaise with external stakeholders.
- Create digital content.
- Relevant qualifications or experience in music/performing arts.
- Qualifications in Youth Work/Ministry, Education or Mental Health.
- Working with children and young people.
- Public Speaking and performing.
- Ability to recruit and coordinate musicians.
- Working in or around the music/performing arts industry and/or worship leading.
- Creative, fun and engaging with children and youth.
- Deliver consistent high-quality performances.
- Successfully create a supportive and professional environment.
Interstate and regional travel as required.
Wellbeing Trainer (Kimochis®)
Permanent Part Time
Applications Close: no close date
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The role will be responsible for the creation, delivery, and monitoring of social and emotional training, presentations and programs delivered to staff, school communities and professional services.
- Develop and deliver Kimochis® training, presentations, and resources.
- Deliver professional, high-quality wellbeing training and coaching.
- Data collection, reviews, and evaluation of service provisions.
- Collaborate with external partnerships and support all programs.
- Appropriate qualifications/experience in Social Science/Work, Early Learning Education, Youth Work, or related field (desired).
- Extensive knowledge and at least three years’ experience working with the resource Kimochis (essential).
Person Specification:
- Program and/or training delivery.
- Trauma Informed Practice knowledge.
- Facilitating social emotional programs for children.
- Understanding family environments and needs (essential).
- Working within an education environment (schools, ELC, childcare).
- Training and content writing (PowerPoint, Session Plans).
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (including Word, Excel).
- Positive customer experiences.
- High level team engagement.
Interstate and regional travel as required.
e-Learning Facilitator
Permanent Part Time
Applications Close: no close date
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The role will be responsible for the platform creation and monitoring of all
e-Learning wellbeing education training options for internal and external participants.
- Create e-learning options from content provided by wellbeing education team.
- Monitor, review, and update training options.
- Maintain learning platforms and booking systems.
- Liaise with marketing regarding style, promotion, and communication.
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment(desired)
- Qualifications or experience in Information Technology.
- Understanding of online platforms.
- Extensive IT knowledge and skills.
- Creative and engaging resource development.
- Work well
within a team environment.
- To provide and maintain a professional eLearning platform.
- Positive internal stakeholder and customer feedback
Wellbeing Trainer
FTE: Part Time (0.4)
Applications Close: 08 October 2024
SMG is the largest chaplaincy service provider in South Australia, with approximately 350 employees, providing pastoral and practical support to whole school communities through the unique role of a Pastoral Care Worker (formerly School Chaplain), SMG Life Matters Seminars, and other Wellbeing Services such as Kimochis training and resources for professional development, classroom use, parent workshops and more.
Together, with the support and resources of the local combined Christian community and the work of Pastoral Care Workers and other SMG Wellbeing and Education Staff, the successful applicant has a unique opportunity to help young people and school communities discover Purpose, Value, and Hope.
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The role will be responsible for the creation, delivery, and monitoring of training for staff, and well-being workshops and programs delivered to school communities and other external customers.
- Develop and deliver social and emotional training, presentations, and resources.
- Deliver professional, high-quality wellbeing training and coaching in person, online and via webinars.
- Deliver training and workshops on relevant issues to assist pastoral care workers, educators and parents in their role supporting children and young people.
- Data collection, reviews, and evaluation of service provisions.
- Collaborate with external partnerships and support all programs.
- Extensive knowledge and experience working within trauma informed and restorative practices (essential).
- Appropriate qualifications/experience in Social Science/Work, Early Learning Education, Youth Work, or related field (desired)..
Person Specification:
- Program and/or training delivery.
- Trauma Informed Practice knowledge.
- Facilitating social emotional programs for children or young people.
- Understanding family environments and needs (essential).
- Working within an education environment (schools, ELC, childcare).
- Comfortable presenting on camera (live and video recording)
- Training and content writing (PowerPoint, Session Plans)
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (including Word, Excel).
- Positive customer experiences.
- High level team engagement.
Interstate and regional travel as required.
email HR@smg.net.au to apply. Please include the following:
- your resume
- a cover letter telling us why you want to work at SMG.
Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
Permanent Full Time
Applications Close: 22 Jan. 2024
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The Executive Assistant / Board Secretary provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors. The role is responsible for managing the CEO’s schedule, preparing, and distributing correspondence and reports, organising meetings and events, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The role also assists the CEO and the Board Chair in preparing agendas, minutes, and materials for Board and Board sub-committee meetings, and ensuring compliance with governance policies and procedures.
Supporting a faithful and Christ focused team to enable South Australian young people and school communities the opportunity to discover Purpose Value and Hope
- Manage the CEO’s diary, travel arrangements, and expenses.
- Coordinate and support the CEO’s communication with the Executive Team, staff, clients, partners, media, and other stakeholders.
- Research, draft, edit, and proofread documents, presentations, and reports for the Executive team.
- Organise meetings and events for the Executive team, including booking venues, catering, equipment, and invitations ensuring legal compliance throughout.
- Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and action items for the Executive team and follow up on outstanding matters.
- Maintain and update the Board portal, register of members, and other governance records and documents.
- Support compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices in relation to governance and administration.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
- Screen and prioritise incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, and respond or redirect as appropriate.
- The creation and maintenance of an up-to-date board planning calendar outlining matters to be on the board’s agenda over the course of a year.
- Maintaining a register of conflicts of interest.
- Maintaining a register of Board policies as approved by the Board, and maintenance of these with respect to a systematic schedule for their review as determined by the board.
- Ensuring compliance and reporting requirements to statutory and third parties are accurately and timely fulfilled.
- Minimum 2 years Executive Assistant / Board Secretary experience (essential).
- Relevant education in business/admin (preferred).
- A commitment to the mission of the organisation.
- Knowledge of meeting procedures and governance systems and processes required to support the effective governance of non-for-profit organisations.
- Advanced digital literacy skills, with solid experience across the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- High levels of accuracy, detail orientation and timeliness.
- Efficient and effective coordination of board meetings.
- Excellent organisation of CEO administration.
Admin Support
Permanent Full Time / Part Time (Flexible)
Applications Close: 22 Jan. 2024
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy, Christian education, and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG is the employer of more than 300 Pastoral Care Workers in SA government schools and is an approved Chaplaincy Service provider of the South Australian Department for Education (DfE) through the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP).
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
To provide a welcoming and professional front of house service and to support the smooth running of the organisation through the provision of general administrative tasks.
Supporting a faithful and Christ focused team to enable South Australian young people and school communities the opportunity to discover Purpose Value and Hope.
1. Provide a welcoming and professional front of house service
- Greet visitors, responding to face-to-face enquiries or referring on to colleagues as appropriate.
- Handle incoming calls and emails, responding or redirecting as appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and tidy reception space, and ensure promotional materials are kept up to date.
- Monitor stock levels and order all office supplies as required including stationery, catering items, cleaning materials etc.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and other deliveries.
- Assist with invoicing as required.
- Monitor Kimochis stock and prepare for postage.
- Handle internal and external catering requirements for meetings and trainings.
- Assist with room requirements for events including equipment and furniture set-up, pack-down and clean-up work.
- Assist with bulk mail-outs as required.
- Carry out filing duties (paper and electronic).
- Maintain contact lists and rosters.
- Assist with the preparation for and delivery of SMG Conferences and other major events.
- Maintain records regarding Pastoral Care Worker qualifications
- Assist the required Reporting Process between schools, DfE and SMG as Service Provider (e.g., Applications, Progress Reports and Acquittals)
- Prepare for and collate training materials for Orientation 1
- Establish PCW vacant positions in systems by uploading Job and Person specifications and other relevant information to SMG website and keeping accurate records in IT systems.
- Collate, track, and record new Pastoral Care Worker requirements prior to commencing in their schools.
- Update database with Review outcomes and comments
- Appropriate levels of experience, skills, and aptitude for these duties.
- Qualifications applicable to the position will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of office administration, systems, and practices.
- Strong skills with Microsoft office.
- Attention to detail.
- High level of interpersonal ability.
- Timely execution of assigned tasks & duties.
- Creating positive customer experiences through respective duties.
Thank you for expressing your interest in the Seasons For Growth – Primary School PCWs .
We will evaluate the availability of this course and get back to you soon!
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Children’s Show Presenter
The role of the Children's Show Presenter (casual) is to support the delivery of Kimochis Show presentations to children and school communities as part of the SMG wellbeing program. They will facilitate a safe, inclusive and enjoyable performance for students to learn and develop social and emotional skills.
Together, with the support and resources of the local combined Christian community and the work of Pastoral Care Workers and other SMG Wellbeing and Education Staff, the successful applicant has a unique opportunity to help young people and school communities discover Purpose, Value, and Hope.
Duties:
1. Performances
- Under direction, deliver Kimochis® Show performances to children
- Assist in the preparation, set up and packing away of equipment and resources for each show
- Work collaboratively as a team member with all Wellbeing Education staff members
- Assistance with review and development of Kimochis® Shows
- Contribute to media and social media content (where required)
- Attend rehearsals, learn scripts and songs (as required) and be fully prepared for each show (including knowing your parts thoroughly)
- Participate in opportunities to share various SMG offerings that are available to support wellbeing in schools
2. Administration
- Be efficient and timely in communication with the Creative Facilitator (or their representative) for all shows including for the pre-show planning, the day of the show and post show feedback etc.
3. Work Health and Safety
- Ensure own action or lack of action does not place own safety or those of others at risk
- Report hazards or accidents to your line manager
- Report immediately or as soon as practical
- Handle all equipment with care
Qualifications/Experience:
- Previous experience in performing arts (desirable)
- A Certificate IV, including 2 core units in mental health, pastoral care or youth work. Equivalent or Higher (desirable)
Specific Job Requirements
- Travel to external sites (in city and country SA areas)
- Current driver’s licence (can be probationary)
- DHS Working with Children Clearance
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care full training before commencement (provided by SMG as needed)
- Mandatory notification requirement to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect of children or young people to the Department of Education, Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) as required by the Child Protection Legislation.
Person Specification:
- Efficient verbal and written communication skills
- Confident in front of an audience
- Ability to communicate with and engage children effectively
- Efficient, punctual, organized and adaptable
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with others including people with differing beliefs and values
- Ability to wear a full costume (mascot) as required
- Ability to learn a script and sing and dance as required
- Communicate professionally with external stakeholders and promote the work of SMG
Performance Goals:
- Deliver professional, high-quality Kimochis® Shows
- Create a positive experience for audiences
In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.
- your resume
- a cover letter telling us why you want to work at SMG.
School Seminar Presenter
The role of the School Seminar Presenter (casual) is to support the delivery of quality values-based seminars, workshops, and programs to school students across South Australia. Help facilitate a safe, and inclusive space for students to learn and develop healthy social and emotional skillsets and overall wellbeing.
Together, with the support and resources of the local combined Christian community and the work of Pastoral Care Workers and other SMG Wellbeing and Education Staff, the successful applicant has a unique opportunity to help young people and school communities discover Purpose, Value, and Hope.
Duties:
1. Performance
- Under direction, present Christian and Values-based seminars, workshops, and program within all educational/care settings across SA from Reception to Year 12
- Assist in the preparation, set up and packing away of equipment and resources for each show
- Work collaboratively as a team member with all Wellbeing Education staff members
Support with social media content creation, including videoing and photography (where required) - Learn new scripts, programs and workshop content when required and be fully prepared for each show (including knowing your parts thoroughly)
- Participate in opportunities to share various SMG offerings that are available to support wellbeing in schools
2. Administration
- Be efficient and timely in communication with the Education Manager (or their representative) for all shows including for the pre-show planning, the day of the show and post show feedback etc.
3. Work Health and Safety
- Ensure own action or lack of action does not place own safety or those of others at risk
- Report hazards or accidents to your line manager
- Report immediately or as soon as practical
- Handle all equipment with care
Qualifications/Experience:
- A Certificate IV, including 2 core units in mental health, pastoral care or youth work. Equivalent or Higher (desirable)
Specific Job Requirements
- Travel to external sites (in city and country SA areas)
- Current driver’s licence (can be probationary)
- DHS Working with Children Clearance
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care full training before commencement (provided by SMG as needed)
- Mandatory notification requirement to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect of children or young people to the Department of Education, Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) as required by the Child Protection Legislation.
Person Specification:
- Work respectfully with people of differing beliefs and values
- Relate, communicate and work effectively with children and young people
- Deliver and facilitate presentations to large groups of people of varying ages, cultures, and beliefs
- Communicate the Christian faith with sensitivity and commitment in Christian and secular environments
- Communicate the mission and promote the work of Schools Ministry Group
- Efficient verbal and written communication skills
- Work collaboratively and respectively with others
- Vibrant and energetic
- Confident in front of an audience
- Efficient, organised, punctual and adaptable
- Communicate professionally with external stakeholders
- Ability to learn a script
Performance Goals:
- Deliver professional, high-quality Seminars
- Create a positive experience for audiences
In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.
- your resume
- a cover letter telling us why you want to work at SMG.
Wellbeing Coach
FTE: Casual (9hrs a week)
Applications Close: 15 October 2024
SMG is the largest chaplaincy service provider in South Australia, with approximately 350 employees, providing pastoral and practical support to whole school communities through the unique role of a Pastoral Care Worker (formerly School Chaplain), SMG Life Matters Seminars, and other Wellbeing Services such as Kimochis training and resources for professional development, classroom use, parent workshops and more.
Together, with the support and resources of the local combined Christian community and the work of Pastoral Care Workers and other SMG Wellbeing and Education Staff, the successful applicant has a unique opportunity to help young people and school communities discover Purpose, Value, and Hope.
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
The Wellbeing Coach with Schools Ministry Group will provide a range of social and emotional coaching to school communities. They are responsible for implementing The Wellbeing Classroom or Wellbeing Playschool framework through site/class work and guidance by using social-emotional strategies and resources to improve overall wellbeing culture within an educational setting.
- Work under the supervision of a Wellbeing Trainer to:
- Implement the framework of The Wellbeing Classroom or Wellbeing Playschool
- Coach children and educators with social and emotional development
- Collect data on social-emotional cultural growth
- Maintain regular communication with educational setting, SMG and evaluation teams
- Maintain a current knowledge of the needs of school communities
- Understand the role of Pastoral Care Workers and the context in which they practice
- Continually develop an understanding of social emotional development and trauma informed practice
- Ensure new and established relationships with stakeholders are maintained
2. Deliver professional, high-quality wellbeing coaching
- Provide professional Well-being Coaching to children and educators
- Adhere to Well-being Classroom and Well-being Playschool framework
- Observe and collect data on social emotional development of children
- Provide regular feedback to educators within educational environments
- Encourage the use of the framework and the importance of this to improve culture
- Encourage schools to implement whole change of culture by continued coaching
3. Data collection and evaluation
- Collect and report data to SMG when required
- Communicate with the evaluation team, schools, and the Wellbeing and Education staff as required.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of The Well-being Classroom and Well-being Playschool
- Gain feedback from SMG staff, schools, students, parents, and external groups
- Work with the Wellbeing and Education Services team to review and evaluate the framework and coaching results
- Appropriate qualifications in teaching, education, Youth Work, Ministry, or related field and/or demonstration of appropriate levels of experience, skills, and competency to complete the role efficiently
- DHS Working with Children Clearance
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care full training before commencement (provided by SMG as needed)
Person Specification:
- Engage effectively in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Develop and maintain networks
- Take initiative / be self-motivated
- Work with and respect people with different beliefs and values
- High level communication skills
- Organisational skills and efficient time management
- Works well under pressure and can be flexible when required
- Works well in a team environment
- Can accept constructive feedback and direction
- Deliver professional, high-quality wellbeing coaching and social-emotional strategies
- Timely data collection and reporting
- Positive relationships with school community, SMG and all stakeholders.
Interstate and regional travel as required.
email HR@smg.net.au to apply. Please include the following:
- your resume
- a cover letter telling us why you want to work at SMG.