AddressMercedes College - PERTH
School Principal : Dr Lucie McCrory
School Address : PO Box 6553 East Perth WA 6892
Phone Number : 9323 1323
Fax Number : 9323 1333
*****@mercedes.wa.edu.au.
www.mercedes.wa.edu.au.
Type : Part-Time
Term : Temporary
TheCollege Counsellorplays a pivotal role in supporting the overall well-being and educational performance of students at our College. This role involves providing counseling and consultation on various issues, including social, emotional, and mental health concerns.
In addition, the College Counsellor develops and implements preventative programs to promote student resilience and well-being, facilitating skill-development workshops for students and staff to enhance coping strategies and emotional health. As a member of the Pastoral Council, the Counsellor collaborates with the Deputy Principal of Pastoral Care, Heads of Years, teachers, and parents to manage and support students with emotional and behavioral challenges to support an inclusive environment.
This is a temporary leave replacement position until the end of 2025. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, 40 weeks per year (term time only).
Selection Criteria
• Knowledge of and a preparation to support the ethos and mission of the College
• Must hold appropriate professional qualifications
• Proficiency in counseling individuals on various student well-being matters, encompassing learning, social, emotional, and mental health concerns, along with expertise in risk management
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning
Application Details
For a full role description including how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.mercedes.wa.edu.au/our-college/vacancies/
Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website . An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 20th May , 2024
Applications Close : 4th June , 2024
Vacancy Number : 30199
