About this job
JUNIOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/COUNSELLOR
Multiple Roles Available
Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people? Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the roles of Junior School Psychologist/Counsellor.
The opportunity
We have multiple opportunities within our Junior Schol for qualified, experienced Psychologists/Counsellors and Wellbeing Support Officers, with an interest in developing and supporting the wellbeing of our young people. There are opportunities for full-time and part-time hours, along with fixed-term and permanent appointments.
Position 1
A permanent, full-time, year-round role commencing as soon as possible, for a Psychologist or Counsellor with relevant qualifications and experience. There is an opportunity for this position to grow into a Team Leader role and mentor and support other members of the Wellbeing Team.
Position 2
A fixed-term, full-time, term-time role for a Wellbeing Support team member, commencing in August 2024 and concluding August 2025, to cover a period of leave.
Position 3
A fixed-term, part-time, term-time role for a Wellbeing Support team member, commencing in late-2024 to mid-2025 to cover a period of leave. The hours are 22.8 hours per week, worked over three days. Wellbeing Support Team members complete a range of duties to assist students, and this may include formal or informal counselling, therapeutic, practical strategies to encage wellbeing.
About the roles
The School Psychologist/Counsellor monitors the emotional wellbeing of individual students and provides internal support or sources external services to meet the diverse needs of our learners. This is a chance to influence educational outcomes through the College’s holistic approach to student development.
Working at Radford College
At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them
to perform their roles. The role of the School Psychologist/Counsellor is to work collaboratively with students, parents and all staff, to achieve the goal of providing our learners with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.
Why choose Radford?
As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:
· A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
· Professional Learning financial support
· Salary Continuance Insurance
· Discounted school fees for eligible employees
· Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
· Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
· Salary Sacrificing
· Excellent resources and grounds
· Free onsite parking
For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.
About you
You will have had experience working in a similar role in a school environment. You will demonstrate strengths in building relationships with colleagues and the wider College community, possesses excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate/s will:
· Have knowledge of the principles of positive psychology embedded in school contexts
· Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
· Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
· Join and attend meetings/activities of the Wellbeing Team
· Run Parent Education courses when demand exists and time permits
· Liaise closely with the other members of the Wellbeing Team and the Student Support and Enrichment Team.
· Lead the staff in training of matters relating to child protection and reportable conduct
· Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills
· Assist in developing strong connections and referral relationships with third party organisations, to further support student needs
· Be committed to your professional development, continuous development of your practices and obligations under your relevant professional registration/memberships
· Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
· Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
· Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom
Qualifications
· Eligibility for registered membership with an appropriate professional association (ie Australian Association of Social Workers AASW, or Australian Psychological Society APS, or Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency AHPRA)
· Tertiary qualifications, holding a undergraduate degree as a minimum requirement
· Working With Vulnerable People Clearance
Desired Qualifications & Skills
· Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist, would be highly regarded.
· The applicable training and experience to undertake formal assessments, utilise diagnostics methods and provide final reports to families, would be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment/ from Tuesday, 11 June 2024. If you have any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@radford.act.edu.au.
Applications will be assessed as received and should be addressed to:
The Interim Principal – Andy Gordon email: recruitment@radford.act.edu.au
Remuneration, working hours and final duties for each of the positions will be negotiated based on the successful candidates’ skills, experiences, qualifications and availability.