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Counsellor

Counsellor

Chanel College (Gladstone)

Gladstone

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity currently exists within the Chanel College Community. We are seeking a counsellor to join our team for 12 months with possibility of extension, commencing 2020.

The role of the Counsellor is to contribute to the mission of Rockhampton Catholic Education by the provision of a professional counselling service to school communities in order to promote and foster the wellbeing and mental health, successful school engagement and development of all students, and to work collaboratively with other staff and parents in achieving this.

The Counsellor has a focus on fostering the development and mental health of all students, including those considered at-risk and those with special needs. This focus is achieved by applying counselling skills and engaging in individual interventions. This leads to more equitable educational access, participation and outcomes for all students.

Mandatory requirements

  • Have a commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic Education
  • Have relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Have highly developed counselling skills
  • A valid “positive notice blue card” issued under the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 as amended from time to time.

We offer generous incentives including:-

  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions of up to 12.75%
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximize employee benefits and salaries
  • Access to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities
  • Access to a free Employee Assistant Program (24 hour counselling service)
  • Access to corporate health schemes with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

To apply for this position, please visit our website www.rok.catholic.edu.au and download an application package. Applications are to be submitted to:-

Stephen Dale

Assistant Director : Schools – Southern Region

Phone: 07 4994 8000

Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm Friday 22 November 2019.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

Existing not to be difference, but to make a difference...

About Chanel College Gladstone

Location 11 Paterson Street Gladstone QLD 4680

Approx. Enrolment 540

Founded 1966 by the Mercy Sisters & Marist Brothers

Parish Star of the Sea Parish, Gladstone

About Chanel College (Gladstone)

Chanel College is a mixed, non-selective, independent secondary school with sixth form in Queensland, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school is situated in Gladstone and has an enrolment of approximately 474 pupils. 

Chanel College was established in 1966. The secondary school is committed to developing students as a whole person - academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially and culturally.

Principal 

Dr Susan Bunkum PhD

Facilities

The secondary school boasts a computer centre, well-stocked library, an arts centre, science labs, a state-of-the-art hospitality kitchen, sports courts and expansive outside grounds. 

Curriculum

Chanel College offers a broad and balanced curriculum that works to develop the skills and knowledge of each student to allow for them to thrive in the modern workforce. Careers advice is available for older students to gain an insight into the type of work they wish to focus on when they leave education – providing them with a solid goal for the future. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are also available for students to gain new experiences outside of the classroom, which range from sports to drama club. 

School ethos 

Chanel College is committed to developing and nurturing students as respectful, responsible, kind and caring members of society, doing so in a safe and caring learning environment. The secondary school lives by the motto: “To Live Justly” (Micah 6:8) – teaching pupils to live justly in the sight of God and their fellow peers. The school values excellence, effort and sincerity and encourages each student to fulfil their individual potential so that they thrive personally, academically, socially and physically.

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