$100,386 - $140,042 plus Superannuation
- Part Time Continuing
- Commencing January 2025
**As a Guidance Counsellor with BCE**:
Join us at Saint Patricks Primary School in the welcoming rural town of Nanango, Queensland, where our motto Commitment, Connection, Community shapes our inclusive environment. Since 1912, weve proudly served our small, supportive community, evolving from our roots with the Sisters of Mercy to a focus on nurturing primary education. Located just 20 minutes from Kingaroy, we tailor our approach to meet each students unique needs, empowering them as 21st-century learners. Come be part of our dedicated team and help shape the future of our vibrant school community
You will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of St Patricks in this part time continuing position. You will work collaboratively with the school community to foster the learning and wellbeing of all students through the provision of a proactive, quality guidance and counselling service.
Supported by School Services and the Student Wellbeing team you will be responsive to a vibrant and complex community of teachers and learners. Become part of a welcoming and supportive organisation, which encourages professional learning and staff engagement.
Have a commitment to Safeguarding.
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 (WWC) 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.
**About the school**
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a learning community of over 146 schools. We aim to provide quality teaching and learning outcomes for Prep to Year 12 students.
St Patrick's is an integral part of the Our Lady Help of Christians Parish which encompasses the areas of Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar. A picturesque 2.5-hour drive from Brisbane, we are a co-educational primary school with an enrolment of approximately 70 students. Our vision is to be a proud Catholic School community through innovative learning for all, faith in action, and celebrating our identity.
**Additional benefits**
Nanango, Queensland's fourth oldest town and the second largest in the beautiful South Burnett region, is a vibrant centre steeped in heritage while still retaining its tranquil rural charm. We proudly offer teachers **additional financial benefits **as part of Brisbane Catholic Education's Remote Area Incentive Scheme.
Our school forms part of Nanango's friendly rural community where you can access a diverse region and plenty of recreational activities to keep you busy on the weekend. If you'd like to learn more about the role or the region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion.
Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.
**Your key responsibilities**:
- 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
**To be successful in this role you will have**:
- Full registration as a Teacher with QCT plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling; **AND/OR **full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA;
- 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
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
**BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow.**
**Belonging to something bigger allows us **to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all be proud to be part of. We employ people of all faiths and denominations, we are accepting and respectful of individuals personal beliefs. You will quickly become a core part of a compassionate and professional team that values diversity of thought and a commitment to building and shaping future generations.
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12.75% supe