Guidance Counsellor - St Patrick's Primary School - NANANGO

About this job

• School based OR Hybrid Guidance Counsellor position 
• 12 months part time fixed term | 3 days per fortnight (Hybrid work arrangement available)
• Salary commencing $100,386 - $140,042 + superannuation (pro rata)

As a Guidance Counsellor with BCE:
You will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of St Patrick's Primary School, Nanango in this part time fixed term 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.

This is a unique position being trialled to meet the specific demands of the community. The position is for a blended Guidance Counsellor service model. It will include meeting virtually with the school community for one day a week (or equivalent) where the successful applicant will utilise Teams to consult with teachers, school leadership and families for complex case management and student support planning and provide telehealth services to upper primary aged students. The successful applicant will attend the school onsite once a term to enable any assessments, observations, face to face support and other activities where a physical presence may be preferable to occur. Reasonable transport costs to Nanango from BCEO and accommodation will be covered.

Applicants are also welcome to apply if they would prefer a traditional 0.3 FTE school based position based in Nanago. Please indicate your preference in your application.

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% superannuation (with co-contributions)
• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and sacrificing options
• Access to professional development

BEGIN your application now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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 role.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Contact Email: careersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au 
Closing Date: 02-Dec-2024 at 10:00pm