School Counsellor - Australian Islamic College Perth Campuses 2024

Australian Islamic College is a God-centered K-12 co-educational facility catering for over 4,500 students from five  sites in WA at Thornlie, Dianella, Forrestdale, Henley Brook and  Kewdale, and one Site in Adelaide.

We invite applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced School Counsellor to join our Perth Campuses (Kewdale, Thornlie, Dianella, Forrestdale and Henley Brook.) commencing Term 1, 2024. 

The duties of the role include, but are not limited to :

• Provision of pastoral care and general spiritual advice.
• Provision of comfort and support to students, staff and the school community, irrespective of spiritual beliefs.
• Maintaining and promoting the Islamic and cultural aims and purposes of the school.
• Working cooperatively with the Principal and Executive Principal to achieve the Mission and Aims of the College, as set by Board.
• Reporting to the Principal on all matters and keeping the Principal fully informed of all developments relevant to the School's affairs (within the scope of the School Counsellor's duties and responsibilities).
• Preparing and distributing relevant pastoral information to all staff for new students commencing during the course of a school year.
• Communicating with participation Managers or the Non-Government Schools Psychology Service, who are able to assist with ‘disengaged’ students or ‘at risk’ students.
• Developing and maintaining effective communication and sound relationships with students, parents, and the wider community through a variety of communication forms.

Applicants MUST:

• Have the right to work in Australia without restrictions.
• Hold an applicable counselling qualification. 
• Have a sound understanding of Islam.
• Have or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check clearance before commencement
• Provide names and contact details of two work-related referees

NO OVERSEAS applicants will be considered.  

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate their conviction in the following:

·The existence of God to whom they are constantly accountable.

·That schools are about academic achievement and morals.

- Respect for Islamic Values & Ethos.

·That a caring, supportive environment is a priority.

AIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Shortlisting will commence immediately; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

If you have what it takes to be a compassionate and inspiring counsellor, then we would love to hear from you.  

On appointment the successful applicant must bring original copies of their qualifications for the Principal to sight.

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