Guidance Counsellor

$100,386 to $140,042 per annum plus Super (pro rata)
- Part Time Continuing 0.6 FTE - Days negotiable at interview
- Commencing January 2025

Are you passionate about fostering student wellbeing and engagement in a supportive, close-knit community? Join us at St Mary's Primary School Laidley, where you'll find the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing student wellbeing, learning, and engagement. This position is integral to creating a positive and nurturing environment within our welcoming school. Your efforts will directly contribute to the academic and emotional growth of our students.

**What We Offer**:

- Rural Lifestyle: Enjoy the serene beauty of Laidley and the close-knit atmosphere of our small rural community.
- Convenient Access: Benefit from easy access to Ipswich and Brisbane's western suburbs, combining the best of rural living with urban conveniences.
- Welcoming Community: Become an integral part of a school that values teamwork, support, and a strong sense of community.
- High Impact: Your role will be highly valued and essential to our mission of supporting student success.

**As a Guidance Counsellor with BCE**:
You will form part of the guidance and counselling team supporting the students and school community of St Mary's Primary School, LAIDLEY in this part time permanent position. 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.

Have a commitment to Safeguarding.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

**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.

St Marys Primary School is situated in the Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich and offers families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. St Marys is situated in a rural community and prides itself on providing quality education for all. The staff and students work together with the Parish Priest, parents and community to ensure that our school continues to be a place where Gospel values are nurtured and individuals learn and grow in a happy and secure environment. **Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

**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 remun