School Counsellor - MacKillop College

Location: St Mary MacKillop College
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $118,432
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and eight Early Learning Centres.

About the school

St Mary MacKillop College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, the support of family life, and the enrichment of all our people. The curriculum at St Mary MacKillop College is undertaken in an environment where each person is valued and respected as an individual whose personal growth is of paramount importance.

About the Role

The School Counsellor contributes to the mission of CECG through professional counselling to school communities.  The service extends Pastoral Care and is core to school business in promoting and fostering student well-being and positive mental health, successful school engagement and development of all students academically, socially and psychologically. The School Counsellor works collaboratively with 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 student outcomes. The counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Averaged 42 weeks per year; working aligned to school terms and hours.
• Attractive remuneration package with access to salary packaging.
• Opportunities to undertake training and upskilling.
• Positive, social work culture.
• Role comes with provision for professional development and external clinical supervision.
• 24 weeks of paid maternity or adoption leave.
• Up to 14 weeks of partner/non-primary carer leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively Promote Proactive and Preventative Practices and Initiatives.
• Facilitate a Coordinated Approach to Support Students.
• Demonstrate Professional and Ethical Practices.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of four years' relevant post-qualification practice experience and be qualified at degree level in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic Education.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications - recognised university/college/institute degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling, or a relevant degree majoring in counselling
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Association (AASW), the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRHA) or Australian Counselling Association (level 4)
• Adhere to the Association requirements annually with regard to:
  • supervision
  • professional learning
  • maintenance of membership during employment and provide evidence of membership to the employer.
• Highly developed counselling skills.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Professional and Technical Skills and Knowledge section in the position description and a current resume.

For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn please visit the website and position description.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Rebecca Radanovich, People & Culture Officer, on 0475136048 or via email at rebecca.radanovich@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.

Recruitment Agencies – Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn endeavours to fill our vacancies through our direct recruitment platforms and channels wherever possible. If we need the assistance of a recruitment agency, we will contact our preferred providers.