School Counsellor (Years 10-12) – St Mary Mackillop College
Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Tuggeranong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2021
Job overview
School Counsellor (Years 10-12) – St Mary Mackillop College
Location: St Mary Mackillop College – Isabella Plains Campus ACT
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary Range: $100,896.30 to $ 110,982.60 + Superannuation
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, 5 December 2021
Who Are We?
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres.
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a School Counsellor to join our team at St Mary MacKillop College, supported by a collegial network of School Counsellors across our ACT secondary colleges within Catholic Education. This role will work closely within the school and wider school community at St Mary Mackillop College to provide support to students and staff, whilst working collaboratively with the Student Counselling and Welfare Manager. The successful applicant will be personable and proactive with a strong team-work mentality.
The School Counsellor provides a service that is intrinsically a part of the core business of the School on this continuum of Pastoral Care. In this context the School Counsellor contributes to the mission of CECG 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.
Please note that these positions are averaged, meaning the hours of work will be aligned to that of the schools working 40 weeks per year.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Averaged 40 weeks per year; working aligned to school terms and hours
- Attractive remuneration package
- Opportunities to undertake training and upskilling
- Positive, social work culture
- Role comes with provision for professional development and external clinical supervision
Essential Criteria
- Competency for this role involves self-directed development and application of professional knowledge with substantial depth in some areas.
- A broad range of professional skills are applied to roles and functions in both varied and highly specific contexts.
- A proportion of competencies involve complex, specialized or professional functions.
- Competencies are used independently and are substantially non-routine with initiative being exercised in the application of professional practices.
- Significant discretion and judgement are required in planning, design, professional, technical, or supervisory functions related to services, operations or processes for self and/or others.
- Work under broad guidance
Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.
Application Process
Please apply via the link. Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the selection criteria 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 contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Attached documents
About Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- 52 - 54 Franklin Street, Manuka
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2603
- Australia
Who are we?
Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW, covering 88,000 square kilometres covering the whole of the ACT and extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo. Operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn is key to education of over 21,000 students within the Diocese and employing over 2,100 professionals.
As a diverse and inclusive workforce, Catholic Education offers career opportunities across the ACT and NSW regions including providing support and mentoring for graduate teachers as well as professional learning and career development programs tailored to individual needs.
Our vision
Our strategic vision to deliver learning and experiences in Catholic Education that will shape a strong sense of spiritual self and wellbeing and equip students to be ethical, agile thinkers who strive to make a positive contribution in the world around them. Actively working to build strong partnerships between the Catholic Education Office, Schools, Students, Parents & Families and Parishes to deliver on this vision. We invite you to walk with us, to share this journey that paves the way for our children now, and in years to come, to flourish.
From early learning to College, a Catholic education provides an evidence-based academic, faith-filled learning journey.
Principals and teachers work with parents to grow happy, caring, compassionate young people.
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