AddressAbout Brigidine College Indooroopilly
Brigidine College is a Kildare Ministries school in the Brigidine tradition. It is an Independent Catholic Girls’ College with an enrolment of over 920 students. We commit ourselves to the education and empowerment of young women within the framework and challenge of Catholic philosophy.
Being a part of the Brigidine community means you are working with others who are passionate about learning and enjoy working in a strong, values driven culture.
About This Opportunity
The College Counsellor provides a comprehensive counselling service addressing the social, emotional, behavioural and developmental needs of students and their families in order to optimise student learning and enhance staff professionalism. Collaborating with College staff and the wider College community, the Counsellor is expected to plan, develop and provide initiatives responsive to the pastoral needs of the College Community.
- Permanent part-time position
- Three days per week, days negotiable
- Preferred start date – Beginning of Term 3 (Monday 8 July 2024)
For further details, the position description is available on the College website.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Counselling and/or relevant qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years counselling experience, working with students/children and parents.
- A demonstrated commitment to support and promote the philosophy, ethos, traditions and spiritual values of a Catholic School in the Brigidine tradition.
- A demonstrated ability to care for students – their diverse and changing needs and aspirations – both as individuals and as active members of the community.
- An ability to provide social, emotional and behavioural interventions for students/children and their families.
- A capacity to lead the ongoing growth and development of wellbeing of staff to achieve pastoral goals - personal and academic – and to be actively involved in the life of the Brigidine College House system.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated collaboration, consultation, negotiation and organisational skills.
Applicants are expected to support the Catholic ethos of the College and must obtain and maintain a Blue Card or be eligible for Queensland Teacher Registration.
Why join us?
- A friendly, respectful and supportive place to work with a strong focus on employee well-being including free annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
- Access to training and professional development opportunities and learning and development resources including spirituality days
- 12.75% Superannuation
- Fortnightly staff gatherings with free morning tea
- Staff recognition including years of service, birthdays and weekly affirmations
- Access to Long Service Leave after seven years of service
- 14 weeks paid maternity or adoption leave (for eligible employees)
- Discount on Brigidine College School fees
- Free onsite group fitness classes and access to the pool
- Convenient amenities such as a café
- Access to Library borrowing services and growth mindset resources
- Modern facilities combining the grandeur of historic architecture with new, well-designed, purpose-built structures
- Annual First Aid and CPR training
- A strong leadership team who are committed to helping every person realise their full potential
Want to Apply?
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and be part of a community who exists to inspire young women to be the difference.
To submit your application, please complete the online application through the APPLY NOW link on our website - https://brigidine.qld.edu.au/careers/
Your application must include:
- Online application through the Brigidine College website;
- Covering letter addressing key selection criteria; and
- Resume, including contact details for three professional referees.
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the Brigidine College employment website by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.
Applications close 9am Monday 17 June 2024 however shortlisting will commence before the date so don’t delay in applying!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note we do not accept unsolicited Resumes from Recruitment agencies.
