College Counsellor

1 day ago

Andrews Farm South Australia St Columba College Full time

College Counsellor

  • Permanent
  • State of the art facilities
  • Friendly, inclusive and welcoming culture

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a College Counsellor to join St Columba College. The College Counsellor supports the social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of students, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. The Counsellor works collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to promote positive mental health, resilience, and personal growth across the College community.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Advise and counsel staff regarding situations affecting the welfare of students and their ongoing educational and pastoral needs.
  • Lead the development and implementation of student wellbeing intervention program.
  • Provide individual and small group counselling for all students and others within the school community, as applicable, relating to trauma, grief, loss, anger management and other needs.
  • Make home visits with at least one other staff member to provide support to students at risk where needed.
  • Be a member of the College's Trauma Response Team and advise and assist as required, including organising and distributing the appropriate response, resources and personnel for critical incidents.

About You:

  • A Diploma of Counselling (or equivalent) and demonstrated knowledge and/or comprehensive experience working in a comparable role, particularly with children and young people, including those with special needs.
  • Current registration and/or membership of a relevant and recognised professional organisation/registration body as required by legislation.
  • High level interpersonal skills to interact positively with the school community and be a positive role model and professional representative.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Willingness to actively and positively uphold and contribute to the culture and ethos of the College.

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form and RHAN.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

About Us

St Columba College, located in the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide, is the first joint venture, coeducational school in Australia. It was established in 1997 as an ecumenical initiative of Archbishops, Ian George and Leonard Faulkner, at that time the Anglican and Catholic Archbishops of Adelaide.

St Columba College is an R-12 co-educational school, renowned for our commitment to high standards in all areas of school life. The College takes pride in its students' achievements in academic programs and vocational education and training. We are committed to working in partnership with parents to help students be successful and prepare them for life after school. Student wellbeing is of the highest priority to ensure they have a sense of belonging. We deliver an engaging, academically challenging and socially relevant framework that equips our students for the future. The essence of College life is summed up in our vision statement.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 2 November at 5pm (ACST).  In your application please include:

  • Cover Letter outlining;

  • Your experience relevant to the role.

  • What has motivated you to apply.
  • What you hope to contribute to the College community.
  • Resume

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