College Counsellor (Secondary) - St Andrew's Catholic College, Redlynch - QLD|Cairns,St Andrew's Catholic College

Job Reference 494316
Closing date October 24, 2024
Location Redlynch Queensland, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

Start Date: Monday 20 January 2025

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - $120,106 to $127,794 FTE gross per annum + 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Thursday 24 October 2024

St Andrew's Catholic College

St Andrew’s Catholic College  is situated on a scenic 25-hectare campus nestled in the picturesque Redlynch Valley. Recognised as a prominent P-12 co-educational institution, the College has firmly established itself as the preferred choice for discerning families, thanks to its outstanding quality and diverse range of academic, artistic, sporting, and co-curricular offerings.

With a commitment to educational excellence and by honouring the uniqueness of each individual, the school facilitates student learning through the employment of effective teaching and learning practices with the use of technologies which engage and motivate enquiring minds. Our students demonstrate a clear sense of pride and commitment to their schooling, whether it be in the classroom, on the sporting field or through service to the religious life of the College.

About the Role

St Andrew's Catholic College is seeking a College Counsellor to work collaboratively with our College Counselling team and school community with a focus on fostering the development, mental health and resilience of all students, including those considered at-risk and those with special needs. 

They will provide guidance and counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic and individual interventions, thus contributing to equitable educational access, participation, and outcomes for all students but predominately working with students in upper primary and the lower secondary years.

The College Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Download File STACC PosDesc - College Counsellor.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Formal qualifications at Degree level are required in the disciplines of Education with a Masters of Guidance and Counselling, or a Degree in Psychology or Social Work with appropriate experience
  • College Counsellors with Teaching, Psychology or Social Work registrations are required to provide evidence of
    current registration with one or more of the following:
    • College Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full
      membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with
      Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social
      Workers (AASW)
    • College Counsellors (Non Teacher e.g. psychologists or social workers) require general registration with
      Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
      (AASW). 
  • Have highly developed interpersonal communication and relationship skills in dealing with a diverse range of students, school staff, parents, community members and professionals on an inter-agency basis
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Employer Superannuation Guarantee of 12.75%
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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