Guidance Counsellor

$100,386 to $140,042 per annum plus Super
- Full Time Fixed Term
- Commencing January 2025 ; 6 Months - 28 January 2025 to 27 June 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Guidance Counsellor to join our great team. This is a Full-time, Fixed-term, Parental Leave Contract working across Monday to Friday. Taking on the role of Guidance Counsellor at St Benedict’s College is an opportunity to be an integral part of the Support Team in the College, which consists of a Youth Support Worker, Campus Minister, Support Teachers and Pastoral Leaders. You will be required to provide counselling and pro-actively initiate well being programs in collaboration with the Support Team. We value our staff and offer a wide variety of interesting and informative professional development opportunities. In this work environment you will experience working collaboratively and be supported by caring staff within a welcoming community. We provide all equipment and resources to enable the employee to be successful in their role.

**As a Guidance Counsellor with BCE**:
You will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of St Benedict's College, Mango Hill in this full time fixed term position (parental leave replacement). 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.

**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 psycho-educational 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 psycho-educational 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 co-contributions)
- 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**: Sana Joseph
**Contact Telephone Number**: 07 3033 7509

**Closing Date**: 22-Sep-2024 at 10:00pm