School Counsellor - St Joseph's Regional College, Port Macquarie
School Counsellor - St Joseph's Regional College, Port Macquarie
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St Josephs Regional CollegePort Macquarie
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
Full time temporary position
commencing 13 October 2025until the end of Term 2 2026
Applicants must:
- have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
- current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)/ ACA (Australian Counselling Association) with a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Counselling
- have the willingness to take an active part in the full life of the school and to support and uphold the mission and ethos of the Catholic Churchs work in schools.
- compliancewith theAccreditation to Work Teach and LeadPolicy upon appointment
Criteria:
- A strong understanding of the professional bodys ethical and legal requirements especially in relation to working within a school setting.
- Experience in providing evidence-based interventions with children and young people individually and in groups.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage caseloads.
- Experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs.
- Experience or willingness to provide professional learning to school staff and families.
- Ability to work with a Pastoral Care team.
Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.
Enquiries to Kristin Penberthy at or via email
Applications must be received by the Apply now button. Please do not email your application.
Applications close: 3.00 pm 9 September 2025
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
