Guidance Counsellor - Carmel College, THORNLANDS

• Full Time - Continuing   
• Commencing January 2020
• $83,674 to $116,731 p.a. plus Super
• School Based

 

About the organisation

Brisbane Catholic Education is a learning community of over 140 schools. We aim to provide quality teaching and learning outcomes for Prep to Year 12 students.

 

About the role

As Guidance Counsellor, you will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of Carmel College, Thornlands. Established in 1993, Carmel College provides education for more than 1130 students from Years 7 to 12 and has a strong tradition of encouraging students to ‘let their light’ shine in and for the community. Our talented and caring teachers are committed to inspiring our students – spiritually, academically, culturally and physically.

You will work collaboratively with the school communities to foster the learning and wellbeing of all students through the provision of a proactive, quality guidance and counselling service. Supported by School Services and the Student Wellbeing team you will be responsive to a vibrant and complex community of teachers and learners. Become part of a welcoming and supportive organisation, which encourages professional learning and staff engagement.

 

Duties

• Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives that promote social, emotional and educational development and the mental health and wellbeing of all students in partnership with school communities
• Manage counselling and consulting services for students (with personal, social, emotional, vocational and educational needs) with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning
• Provide psycho-educational and other assessments
• Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes for student protection, educating students with disabilities, behaviour support, the containment of critical incidents and mandatory record keeping are implemented
• Maintain standards of practice that are consistent with registration boards and membership of professional associations

 

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and/or the Psychology Board of Australia (dual registration is desirable)
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Psychology and/or Guidance and Counselling (Masters level preferred)

 

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Successful experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning
• Experience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of students
• Experience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessments
• Experience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk management
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment

 

As part of your application you will be required to provide:

• a current resume;
• an application letter (2 pages maximum); and
• contact details for referees

Your application letter should summarise your suitability for the role and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and attributes will enable you to successfully deliver the Key Result Areas as contained in the attached Role Description.

Benefits

• A welcoming, collegial and flexible working environment
• Competitive salaries benchmarked to industry standards
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students

 

Contact Person:  Amanda Hernandez
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3033 7469
Contact Email: Amanda.Hernandez@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date: 01-Sep-2019

 

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