Early Years (Reception) to Year 12
Play a Vital Role in Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care.
Trinity College is a multi‐award‐winning school community educating over 4,500 students across six campuses.
Why Join Trinity College?
* Be a part of a highly skilled and collaborative team.
* Contribute as a member of the School Leadership Team, with support from the College Psychologist.
* Enjoy a competitive salary of $118,320 (FTE) + super, with flexible remuneration options (term‐time and non‐term‐time arrangements).
* Access a range of staff benefits.
* Staff discounts (including gym membership).
* Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* High‐quality professional development and supervision.
* Play an active role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities:
* Applied Creativity.
* Wellbeing.
* Lifelong Growth.
* Community Engagement.
Our Team
The successful applicant will join a dedicated team of Student Counsellors supported by the Director of Student Care and College Psychologist, ensuring a strong professional network and guidance. Each of our well‐resourced schools has a comprehensive pastoral care team, and Student Counsellors work closely with Heads of School, Pastoral Care Leaders and Youth Workers at their site.
About The Role
This role offers the opportunity to support students from Early Years through to Year 12, with a likely focus in the Senior School. Experience or interest in SACE students will be highly regarded.
Our Student Counsellors provide vital support to students, helping them to understand and navigate social and emotional challenges that may impact their learning. The role requires a collaborative approach, building strong relationships and connections with students, staff, families and external service providers, and contributing to a cohesive, proactive pastoral care framework.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and eligibility for registration as a Psychologist with APS and/or membership of PACFA, ACA or AASW.
* Excellent counselling knowledge and skills – preferably a minimum of 2 years' experience.
* Ability to relate and work with young children and adolescents.
* Ability to recognise, assess and respond to risk of harm.
* Knowledge of relevant support agencies.
* Clear and well‐established understanding of contemporary issues facing children and young adults.
* A strong commitment to Christian education.
* Excellent administrative skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills and ethics to work respectfully across diversity.
All employees of Trinity College must adhere to the Child Safe Policies of the College.
Equal Opportunity
Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice.
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