Counselling Services Coordinator - Catholic Education Office

Position: Counselling Services Coordinator
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $146,425 – $162,690 including 12.75% super (pending experience and qualifications)
Applications Close: Friday, 22 March 2024
About us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is committed to high quality teaching and learning for 16,600 students who are enrolled in Kindergartens, Catholic Primary Schools and Colleges from Bundaberg to Mackay and west to Longreach.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.
Your Role
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Counselling Services Coordinator. This is a full-time continuing position, with the commencement date to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The Coordinator of Counselling Services is to ensure that high quality Counselling Services are present in all schools and colleges in the diocese. The role holder will provide leadership and support in the area of counselling to educational communities in the Diocese of Rockhampton by:

• providing direction, advice and practical support to counsellors working in schools and colleges
• offering advice, and providing professional opinion to, the Director, CEO staff, principals and other colleagues as appropriate
• monitoring the quality of Counselling Services in all schools and colleges with a view to delivering the best quality service possible
• developing, maintaining and implementing documentation relevant to counselling
• ensuring professional knowledge, skills, interactions and networks of counsellors are promoted and advanced
• being future oriented, considering possible advancements and directions for Counselling Services in Catholic schools

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This position will be based in Rockhampton and will require travel within the Diocese from time to time.
Please address the following selection criteria by providing a succinct, one paragraph response to each criteria:- * A commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic schools.

• Demonstrated experience as a counsellor and extensive knowledge of counselling issues.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader, innovator, and problem solver.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Desirable: Previous experience working within an educational environment is advantageous.

About you
Applications are welcome from applicants who support our ethos and possess the following:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
• relevant tertiary qualifications at degree level are required

Experience in working within an educational environment would be advantageous.
What we offer

• Generous salary range of $146,425 – $162,690 including 12.75% super (pending experience and qualifications)
• Salary packaging options
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the

for employment in Catholic Schools * Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Michael McCusker, Assistant Director Schools: Northern Region 07 4994 8000.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 22 March 2024.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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