Guidance Counsellor - St Michael's College, MERRIMAC
Brisbane Catholic Education
Merrimac
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 December 2021
Job overview
- Full Time - Fixed Term for the 2022 school year
- Commencing January 2022
- $90,107 to $125,709 per annum plus Super
- School Based
About the organisation
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a learning community of over 140 schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane, covering a geographical area that includes much of south-east Queensland.
Committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12, we inspire students with a love of learning and a heart of hope, empowering them to shape and enrich our world. Through our partnerships with parents, governments and the community, we provide social responsibility, self-discipline and Christian values for all our students and nurture and support the community in their faith journey.
About the role
As Guidance Counsellor, you will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of St Michaels College, Merrimac in this full time fixed term position.
St Michaels College is a co-educational Catholic College that welcomes secondary students from Years 7 to 12. Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, we enjoy coastal breezes and expansive views of our beautiful coastline. At St Michael's College we continue to focus on building a culture of Belonging, Care and Connection. We go that extra mile to make all within our community feel like they belong, are cared for, and feel connected. Our strong pastoral program is supported by the College’s Charism built on the pillars of Respect, Courage, Justice, Protection, Integrity and Dedication. Our dedicated teachers, support staff and leadership team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College. They are well trained in contemporary and innovative classroom pedagogy to ensure we deliver student-centred, engaging curriculum. We are recognised on the Gold Coast as a College that has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields.
You will work collaboratively with the school community 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; please include academic transcript in your application)
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 perform the requirements as outlined in the attached Role Description.
From 15 December 2021 the BCE Office will be an environment where all employees are fully COVID vaccinated as per the Archdiocese of Brisbanes COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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
At BCE equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact Person: Karen Forster
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3033 7476
Contact Email: Karen.Forster@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 19-Dec-2021 at 10:00pm
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About Brisbane Catholic Education
About Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.
Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.
Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Work in one of our BCE schools
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.
Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.
Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.
We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network of schools:
- Teaching
- Senior and Middle Leadership
- Specialist positions
- Non teaching support roles
- Graduate teaching
With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools.
Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education. Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities.
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