Title Guidance Counsellor - St Matthew's Primary School, CORNUBIA
St Matthew's Primary School is situated in Cornubia, Logan City, south of Brisbane and prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning.
We are a co-educational school with an enrolment of over 560 students.
Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extracurricular activities.
We are a high quality inclusive Catholic school offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values.
Summary
Enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.
Location: St Matthew's Primary School, Cornubia
Work hours: 2-4 Days/week
Status: Part-time | Permanent
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of students
Manage counselling and consulting services for students
Provide psycho-educational and other assessments
Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented
Maintain standards of practice
Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school, and individual interventions
Participate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
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
For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements
Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
Full registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/or
Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals.
As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
Active staff social club and wellness programs
Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk.
The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
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 position.
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