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School Counsellor, Middle Years
2 weeks ago
**EMPLOYMENT AT MGGS**:
Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type).
please call +61 3 9862 9200.
Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking to appoint a compassionate and experienced **School Counsellor/Psychologist**, supporting students from Years 5-8. This role provides short-term, evidence-based counselling and support, conducts risk assessments, and collaborates closely with families, staff, and external clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
With an established wellbeing team for every year level, we focus on the holistic importance of the social, emotional, physical and academic wellbeing of our Grammarians. We understand that when our students feel well and in control of the many aspects of their lives, they are able to confront obstacles. The Middle Years School Counsellor is part of this wellbeing team.
**Key Selection Criteria include but are not limited to**:
- Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology or Counselling as well as Registration with the appropriate governing body (e.g., AHPRA for psychologists or relevant counselling body).
- Demonstrated Experience in Counselling and Mental Health Support.
- Strong experience in case management, including planning interventions and liaising with families, teaching staff, health professionals, and external agencies.
- Knowledge of Child and Adolescent Development and Diversity with a sound understanding of developmental, social, and emotional issues affecting school-aged children and/or young people.
- Competence in administering and interpreting diagnostic and routine assessments to support individual learning needs.
- Proven ability to contribute to the design and delivery of wellbeing programs and evidence-based preventative initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, documentation of case notes, and sharing of assessment outcomes.
- Proficient in maintaining confidential records in accordance with legal and ethical standards (e.g., AHPRA requirements).
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and participation in professional networks.
This position is located in the Merton Hall Senior School Campus at 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra. The role is full time and the salary is as per Schedule 2B - School Assistant with School Holidays of the MGGS Enterprise Agreement 2023.
If you are looking to work in a leading, innovative and values-driven organisation and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the **Position Description** for details about the role, including key responsibilities.
**Benefits of working at MGGS**
Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning.
At MGGS we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees (where eligible) and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits.
**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety**
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to f
