School Counsellors are essential members of the School Counselling Service, providing critical support to students and teachers.
They offer counselling and psychological assessments to enhance student learning and wellbeing outcomes. Additionally, they help families understand and manage their children's learning and mental health needs.
This role offers a unique opportunity for professional development and making a meaningful impact on children's lives.
The successful candidate will be based at Karabar High School and have the chance to work across various age groups with primary and high school students.
This position enables you to engage with diverse students and school communities like no other child and adolescent psychologist role can.
This is an opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people at a time when it matters most.
Counsellors receive regular individual professional supervision with the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group and peer supervision as part of the broader district school counselling team.
You will collaborate with multiple school communities, colleagues, and outside agencies, using and expanding your skills and expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Counsellors enjoy regular opportunities for continuing professional development, and the NSW Department of Education supports registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Benefits include school holiday leave, travel allowances, and health and wellbeing benefits such as the Fitness Passport program.
The department covers your indemnity insurance as a psychologist.
Karabar High School is situated on Ngambri and Ngunnawal lands, serving 800 students in years 7-12, including 13% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 16.17% English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) students.
The school prioritises high expectations and opportunities for all, offering an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters academic growth and potential.
The school has a proud tradition of equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to be productive and contributing members of the community.