School Counsellor

Salary range: ~$75 - $85k per annum (full time equivalent) plus superannuation.Overview:Firbank Grammar is seeking a passionate School Counsellor to join our Senior School Wellbeing Department on a fixed term basis for 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing school counselling services to students while demonstrating a clear understanding of processes and procedures when handling case-sensitive situations. Reporting to the School Psychologist, you will be able to provide support and advocacy for our students to equip them with the skills to be 'conquerors of learning' and ready for life. Key Responsibilities:Liaise with the counselling teams and School Leaders to provide timely and proactive support for studentsProvide counselling services to students on a daily capacity and needs basisBe available to work with School Psychologist and Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School during critical incidentsMaintain accurate and up to date data and confidential records Take all practical measures to protect students where a risk to their safety has been identified Experience and Qualifications:Appropriate qualifications as a Counsellor or Mental Health Social WorkerExperience working in schoolsExperience in counselling adolescents Effective communication to create strong professional relationshipsAbility to maintain confidentiality Current Working with Children CheckThis is a fixed term, part time (2 days a week), role for 2024, commencing ASAP, for the right applicant.Applications close on April 26, 2024. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the application close time.About Firbank Grammar SchoolFor more than 110 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. As a leading independent school in Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant community that supports excellence. Firbank Grammar School is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld. Position Description AUD Brighton 3186

School Counsellor

  • Fixed Term position for 2024, ASAP start
  • Part time - 2 days a week (school terms only)
  • Located in beautiful Bayside

Salary range: ~$75 - $85k per annum (full time equivalent) plus superannuation.

Overview:

Firbank Grammar is seeking a passionate School Counsellor to join our Senior School Wellbeing Department on a fixed term basis for 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing school counselling services to students while demonstrating a clear understanding of processes and procedures when handling case-sensitive situations. 

Reporting to the School Psychologist, you will be able to provide support and advocacy for our students to equip them with the skills to be 'conquerors of learning' and ready for life. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with the counselling teams and School Leaders to provide timely and proactive support for students
  • Provide counselling services to students on a daily capacity and needs basis
  • Be available to work with School Psychologist and Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School during critical incidents
  • Maintain accurate and up to date data and confidential records 
  • Take all practical measures to protect students where a risk to their safety has been identified 

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Appropriate qualifications as a Counsellor or Mental Health Social Worker
  • Experience working in schools
  • Experience in counselling adolescents 
  • Effective communication to create strong professional relationships
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality 
  • Current Working with Children Check

This is a fixed term, part time (2 days a week), role for 2024, commencing ASAP, for the right applicant.

Applications close on April 26, 2024. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the application close time.

About Firbank Grammar School

For more than 110 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. 

As a leading independent school in Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant community that supports excellence. 

Firbank Grammar School is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld.

 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact our HR Department at [email protected], quoting Ref No. 1072964.

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