Head of Wellbeing and Counselling

2 weeks ago


North Parramatta, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Full time

**Job no**: 506910
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
**Categories**: School Leadership

The Head of Student Wellbeing & Counselling will partner with school and system leaders, coordinating resources to address diverse needs, ensuring that every student is safe and ready for learning.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
As the Head of Wellbeing and counselling, you will have the opportunity to Leading the implementation of the Student Wellbeing Policy, Student Wellbeing Framework as associated policies and procedures in all CSDP schools Your guidance will ensure that students' psychosocial and behavioural needs are addressed effectively, empowering them to thrive academically and emotionally. You will also provide visionary leadership to our excellent team of 100 school-based wellbeing counsellors and lead counsellors.

You will play a crucial role in developing evidence-based wellbeing and social emotional learning programs, overseeing their implementation to provide targeted support that enhances the overall student experience. You will also coordinate realtime responses to critical incidents involving students in our 80 schools.

Moreover, this role will involve establishing systemic structures and processes that promote positive wellbeing, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

By partnering with school and system leaders, you will collaborate to coordinate resources and enhance support available to students within CSPD using a multi-tiered system of supports, fostering a comprehensive approach to student wellbeing, You will lead the oversight and improvement of clinical governance structures to ensure that clinicians and allied health services engaged with schools and students are efficacious, ethical and appropriate.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:

- Advanced tertiary qualifications in a related field
- Significant experience in educational and system leadership
- Current Working with Children Registration
- Capacity and desire to contribute to the ethos and strategic intent of Catholic schools Parramatta Diocese.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values along with:

- A passion for supporting children, adolescents and their families
- A compassionate and empathetic approach
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Highly developed capacity to effectively lead a team and to promote professional growth and school improvement.
- Capacity and desire to contribute to the ethos and strategic intent of Catholic schools Parramatta Diocese.

**OUR COMPANY**:
We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students.

**APPLY TODAY**

Applications are open until 11:55pm EST, Wednesday 11 September 2024. Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

**INTERESTED?**

**Advertised**: 21 Aug 2024 09:08 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Sep 2024 23:09 AUS Eastern Standard Time



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