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Form of workAbout the Role
Newington College is currently seeking a permanent part-time School Counsellor/Psychologist for our Stanmore Secondary Campus. The position is available for an immediate start, though negotiations regarding the commencement can be discussed with successful candidates.
The school counselor role is multifaceted and pivotal in ensuring the holistic well-being of students, staff and wider community within the College. Central to this role is addressing and assisting with a spectrum of challenges that students may encounter and offering confidential support tailored to each student's needs, which may include assessment, counselling intervention, and consultation. Collaboration is also key, the School Counsellor is expected to work closely with teachers, parents, and other school staff to develop intervention strategies, facilitate communication, and ensure a coordinated approach to student support. Additionally, the School Counsellor promotes preventative programs from wellbeing awareness to coping strategies and interventions. Through ongoing assessment, advocacy efforts, and professional development, the School Counsellor strives to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This position is a part-time (0.5 FTE) permanent position commencing as soon as possible that is required to work 41 weeks per year which is a combination of 38 term-time weeks and three weeks of non-term time to be worked flexibly during school holiday in agreeance with the Head of Counselling.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Ms Briana Hennesy, Head of Counselling at *********@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9***.
To obtain the position description, please copy and paste this link to your an internet browser: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-School-Counsellor-Psychologist-Position-Description_.pdf
About You We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:
- have counselling and psychology qualifications and professional experience that enables registration with AHPRA and full registration with APS
- have experience providing Counselling support and contributing to pastoral care programs in a school setting
- be able to provide assessment, counselling, and consultancy as appropriate to the College Executive and Critical Incident Team
- have highly developed organisational skills
- have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills
- be a team player and have exceptional communication skills
- have a willingness to participate in co-curricular activities if required
- have proficiency in the use of industry-standard psychometric assessments such as WISC IV
- have Child Protection investigation skills and willingness to obtain accreditation if required
- have experience in the use of industry-standard psychometric assessments such as the WISC-V and WIAT-III
- understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
- contribute to the continuous improvement of child safeguarding at Newington.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, successful applicants will contribute to the continuous improvement of child safeguarding at the College.
About Newington College Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here - from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.
What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive care for our community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and neighbours – and by an appreciation of the importance of service. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.
Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than two thousand students across four vibrant campuses. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.
If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals - we’d like to hear from you.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au
To Apply
- Applications should be submitted in one attachment (PDF format preferred) of no more than 6 pages. This document will include your cover letter and CV.
- Applicants must apply electronically for their application to be considered. The online application form can be accessed at: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/.
- Applications close Friday 19th April 2024. Interviews may be conducted on receipt of applications of interest not following the closing date, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- At this current time, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies, please apply through our website to be considered.
