Guidance Counsellor - Nundah, Australia - Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education

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Nundah, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

$93,713 to $130,736 per annum plus Super (pro rata)

Part Time Fixed Term 0.4FTE (2 days per week days to be negotiated)
Commencing ASAP August to December 2023

As a Guidance Counsellor with BCE:

You will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of Mary Mackillop College, NUNDAH 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.

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.

Mary MacKillop College is a vibrant Catholic girl's school for students from Years 7 to 12.

Founded in 1964, we have a rich history and tradition, grounded in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint.

We pride ourselves on partnering with parents and the wider community to holistically educate girls to ensure they are empowered to be the women of tomorrow.

Staff are passionate about providing an education for girls in a caring and safe learning environment that allows them to thrive and flourish, while being willing to take learning risks.

Honouring the uniqueness of every individual and grounded in a culture of welcome, we know that success looks different for everyone, and we are committed to helping all our students realise their full potential.

Our educational belief encourages students to be curious about their passions and to seek out challenges.

Staff work to develop our students holistically and equip our students with skills necessary to build critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.

The size of our school enables all our students to 'be known by name' and the education provided at Mary MacKillop College allows girls to thrive, allowing them to step confidently into the world.

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 psychoeducational 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 psychoeducational 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 cocontributions)
Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and sacrificing options
Access to professional development

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where

safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Contact Person:
Michelle Doe

Contact Telephone Number:

Closing Date: 08-Aug-2023 at 10:00pm