About ACC
Australian Christian College (ACC) is a non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.
ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries (CEM), with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.
About ACC Victoria Online
ACC Victoria Online is located at our ACC Casey campus in Cranbourne South (45 minutes south of Melbourne) and delivers online schooling from Year 5-11 in 2026. For more information please visit our website https://www.acc.edu.au/victoria-online/
We’re praying for the right staff to come and join our team, and we’re thankful that you would consider our College as a place where you will have meaningful relationships and do meaningful work.
About the role
We are seeking a committed Christian Child Safe and Wellbeing Leader to join our ACC Victoria Online team on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a unique and pivotal role within a growing state-wide online school. The Child Safe and Wellbeing Leader plays a key oversight role in ensuring that all students are safe, supported and appropriately engaged in their learning environment, while also supporting the College to meet its obligations under the Victorian Child Safe Standards (Ministerial Order 1359).
Working within a virtual education model, this role requires a high level of discernment, professionalism and initiative. You will be responsible for identifying and responding to wellbeing and child safety concerns, supporting staff and families, and contributing to systems that ensure students remain safe and connected despite learning remotely.
As a foundational member of a small and collaborative team, you will help shape the culture, systems and best practice approaches to student wellbeing at ACC Victoria Online. You will work closely with leadership, teaching staff and families across the state to ensure that students are well supported and that concerns are responded to promptly, appropriately and in line with College policy.
We are seeking a candidate who:
• Demonstrates a genuine Christian faith and commitment to the mission of ACC
• Is highly relational, yet able to operate within structured processes and policies
• Exercises sound judgement in complex situations
• Is confident working with families and external agencies
• Is able to learn and effectively use digital platforms to support student engagement and wellbeing
If you are passionate about supporting students, confident in navigating child safety responsibilities, and excited about shaping best practice in an online learning environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that all Victoria Online Staff are required to work onsite out of Casey Campus in Cranbourne South.
This full time role is expected to start Term 1 2027.
Specific Role Responsibilities
• Act as a first point of contact for child safety and wellbeing concerns, providing advice and support to staff, students and families
• Identify, assess and respond to student wellbeing risks, including escalation in line with the Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy (including the Four Critical Actions)
• Monitor student engagement and wellbeing indicators (including attendance, communication and wellbeing data) to identify students at risk
• Coordinate and support Virtual Visits, including contributing to the assessment of the student’s Place of Learning and follow-up actions where concerns are identified
• Implement targeted interventions for students of concern, which may include wellbeing plans, communication plans with families, and ongoing monitoring
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, leadership and external agencies to support student wellbeing and safety
• Maintain accurate and timely records of wellbeing concerns, actions and follow-up in the Student Information System (SIS)
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of Child Safety and Wellbeing policies, procedures and practices
• Participate in the monitoring and review of the Child Safety Risk Register and Online Learning Risk Assessment processes
• Support a culture where students feel known, safe and supported, and where concerns are raised and responded to appropriately
• Provide guidance and support to staff in responding to wellbeing and child safety matters within an online learning context
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety & Wellbeing
• ACC Victoria Ltd is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families.
• We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students.
• We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments.
• We promote positive relationships between students and adults and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on trust and respect.
• We take proactive steps to identify and manage any risk of harm to students in our school environment. When child safety concerns are raised or identified, we treat these seriously and respond promptly and thoroughly.
• Particular attention is given to the child safety needs of Aboriginal students, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, students with disabilities, those unable to live at home, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, and all other s