College Counsellor - Chanel College
College Counsellor - Chanel College
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Job Description
Position: College Counsellor
Location: Chanel College Gladstone
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Part-Time
Hours per week: 30.4
Salary: $89303 - $131626 (1.0FTE equivalent (pending experience and qualifications)) 12.75% superannuation
Applications Close: 13 June 2025
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton provides a supportive flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
About the role
An exciting opportunity currently exists to join the staff of Chanel College Gladstone. We are seeking aCollege Counsellor who will provide counselling services to students at Chanel College Gladstone.This is a part-time position commencing as soon as able or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
The College Counsellor has a focus on fostering the development and mental health of all students. This is achieved by applying counselling skills and engaging in individual and group interventions. The College Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the schools by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative manner.
In this role you will be supported by the Counselling Services Team and a network of counsellors in the Gladstone region.
To learn more about the School Counsellor Salary Schedule and Role requirements please view ourSchool Counsellor Overview.
Typical duties
- Prepare for individual counselling sessions via assessment case formulation and intervention planning.
- Plan prepare and provide small group interventions for students relevant to need.
- Assist parents with appropriate referrals for their child where ongoing counselling or other forms of support are needed.
- Provide counselling support and follow up response to student protection risk management issues.
- In collaboration with other staff provide direct input and support to the implementation of individual intervention plans (e.g. NCCD).
- Assist in providing information for staff to present sessions and/or programs to students.
- Assess immediate level of risk of students in crisis and provide appropriate crisis interventions including referral to acute services where required.
- Liaise and work collaboratively with relevant external agencies to ensure appropriate support for students and their families.
- Provide professional support and advice to staff parents and students in relation to counselling mental health and wellbeing.
- Provide immediate support for staff in crisis and assist them to access the Employee Assistance Program (Working Well) or other appropriate referrals.
- In times of critical incidents provide counselling services as required.
For more information please view thePosition Description.
About You
The successful applicant will have relevant experience qualifications and an understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills.
Mandatory Criteria
- Minimum required qualifications are a relevant 4-year undergraduate degree from the disciplines of Social Work Psychology or B Education Masters Guidance & Counselling.
- Australian work rights
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position
- Undertake Student Protection Training
- Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of $89303 - $131626 (1.0FTE equivalent (pending experience and qualifications))12.75% superannuation
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction professional development and learning opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
How to Apply
- Complete the application form by clicking APPLY NOW below
- Upload a cover letter addressing addressing the skills attributes and experience to support the typical duties of the role identified in the position description.
- Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of (3) three professional referees
- Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Submit your application and supporting documentation
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Jakki King Counselling Services Coordinator on.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package please contactEmployee Support Services
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday 13 June 2025.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type
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