Guidance Counsellor

$97,462 to $135,964 per annum plus Super (pro rata)

• Part Time Fixed Term 0.4 FTE (2 days per week
• Thursday and Friday)
• Commencing May 2024 | The remainder of the 2024 school year

As a Guidance Counsellor with BCE:

You will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of Assisi Catholic College, UPPER COOMERA 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.

Assisi Catholic College is a picturesque, master planned P - 12 co-educational college, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education with an approximate enrolment of 1500 students.

Assisi Catholic College requires staff members who can work independently and are flexible, creative and energised by the challenges of teaching in a contemporary college.

Our contemporary facilities and models of schooling cater for individual, teacher-supported independent learning, community-based programs, flexible spaces and innovative learning technologies in a 1:1 environment.

There are four phases of learning: Early Years (Prep - Year 3), Junior Years (Year - Year 6), Middle Years (Year - Year 9) and Senior Years (Year Assisi is an authentic P-12 college characterised by continuity and connectedness across all phase of learning and activities.

The College is data informed and uses this data to guide learning and teaching which aims to create self directed learners throughout the phases of learning.

Assisi Catholic College has as its patrons St. Francis and St. Clare. Consequently, it has a particular commitment to the Gospel values of peace, love, truth, social justice and ecology. Assisi's commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in the built environment and through a range of energy efficient practices. Peace through Justice is the college motto.
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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: 13-May-2024 at 10:00pm

• Strategic Plan

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