Location: Illawarra & South Coast‐Wollongong & the South Coast
Contact Phone number 0436 848 652
Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 - $160,983* plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available dependent on professional experience.
*Note there is no automatic progression to the $160,983 SPAC salary level.
Key Accountabilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short term therapeutic interventions undertaken within the constraints of their training, experience and supervision
* Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service
* Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities
* Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs
* Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results of assessments and interventions and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes
* Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies, to develop appropriate school based support for students
* Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents
* Refers students and/or their families and carers to other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcome
Essential Requirements
* Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc. and the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
* General or Provisional Psychology Registration with active internship with the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
* Current and valid driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites. Must have a valid unrestricted provisional or full driver's licence with the ability to drive oneself.
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply online and include:
* A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the Role Description.
* Your resumé (maximum of 4 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to support students' wellbeing.
* Names and contact details of two recent professional referees. Referees are to be professional referees from the last 3 years, who have known you for a minimum period of 6 months in a professional context. At least one referee is to be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years.
The following questions must be addressed (half a page each):
* Experience in counselling using evidence-based interventions with a demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people.
* Experience in the psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes of children and young people including students from diverse backgrounds and needs.
Documents
Role Description
Aboriginal Education Policy
In addition, your employment may be subject to the Department's National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.
No paper-based application will be accepted.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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