School Counsellor

**Who we are**:
At Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham we understand boys' unique learning styles and support each student on their own journey. As a non-selective school, we are committed to providing quality education to every student throughout their time at the school.

Catering to 1,300 boys from Year 5 to Year 12, our school provides an inclusive education that combines academic pursuits, spirituality and social justice. We aim to develop young men of integrity and compassion who will become valued members of the community. We teach in the tradition of the Blessed Edmund Rice and are committed to the four touchstones of an Edmund Rice education:

- Inclusive Community
- Liberating Education
- Gospel Spirituality
- Justice and Solidarity

***What we offer**:

- A diverse and welcoming community
- Commitment to teacher development with access to NESA Accredited Professional Development and a dedicated Mentoring Coach
- Transfer your leave balances from other Catholic schools within NSW
- Connection to the Edmund Rice Education (EREA) network of schools
- EREA National Formation and Leadership Programs
- No weekend sport commitments
- Purposeful experiences through access to our social outreach and international and Australian immersion opportunities
- Wellbeing initiatives including our EAP program, access to school gym and annual influenza vaccinations
- Celebration of staff achievement and recognition of service
- Member of Model B Independent Catholic Schools offering a generous salary package above public and diocesan rates

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to recruitment and selection practices that value of the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

**Child Safeguarding**:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices create a safe and supportive environment for all students. In addition to our general Recruitment and Selection Procedures, we have established Child Safeguarding policies and procedures for recruiting Staff including volunteers and contractors and for assessing their suitability to work with children. We recognise that children and young people are to be valued and respected and we expect all workers to demonstrate an ongoing and proactive commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all persons with a specific focus on the safeguarding of children.

It is the expectation that the successful applicant has an understanding of children and young people's diverse needs and unique experience and that all interactions with children and young people foster and demonstrate a commitment to a child safe culture. The successful applicant is required to retain a valid Working with Children Check, and adopt and comply with Child Safeguarding responsibilities, Child Protection policies and procedures and Code of Conduct.
- Part time role - choose your days
- Temporary for the 2025 school year
- Make a difference in the lives of children and young adults

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced School Counsellor to join our Pastoral care team for the 2025 school year. In this role, you will work closely with students to ensure their emotional, social and wellbeing needs are being met. You will provide support to teaching staff as well as families on how to best support these students.

**In this role, you will**:

- Provide support and professional advice to students in the areas of wellbeing and mental health.
- Support teachers and families in understanding student mental health concerns and provide strategies to support their learning and wellbeing.
- Conduct intake assessments, risk assessments and triage based on need and urgency.
- Provide referrals to students and their families and collaborate with external stakeholders to support students in a case management approach.
- Maintain accurate and up to date client notes and written communications.

**About you**:

- You have recognised qualifications in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work and hold full registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW).
- Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and their families to address various mental health, developmental and learning concerns.
- Ability to implement evidence based therapeutic techniques and develop intervention plans including safety plans, attendance plans and student support plans.
- You possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and are able to liaise with a range of stakeholders including School Leadership, Pastoral Care team, Diverse Learning, Aboriginal Program and teaching staff to ensure holistic support for students.
- Ability to engage with regular professional and team supervision.
- You possess excellent organisation & time management skills.
- You're interested in helping meet the educational and wellbeing needs of young men.
- You have an understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in pract