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Form of workWe are inviting applications for the afore-mentioned position from individuals who will bring expertise, enthusiasm, innovation and a commitment to the shared Vision of the College. A focused and organised individual with a positive attitude is required. It is essential applicants be prepared to support the ethos, values and mission of the College.
The College Psychologist/Counsellorwill provide a range of direct and indirect services to the College community designed to enhance the educational and personal wellbeing of students. The position is part-time 0.6FTE (3 days which are flexible) with seven weeks’ annual leave. The incumbent may assist members of the College Community within the following areas:
• Short-term counselling and consultation on matters which affect the well-being and educational performance of students. This may include social, emotional and mental health issues;
• Working closely with the Learning Diversity Coordinators to assist with learning outcomes for students with special needs. On occasion this may involve psychological testing;
• Involvement in preventative programs/skill-development for students, parents and/or staff, to promote student resilience and well-being;
• Assisting with behavioural issues of students;
• Assisting with transition of new students;
• Referral to and liaison with external agencies;
• Being involved in relevant policy formulation and revisions;
• Being a member of relevant College Teams including the Crisis Management Team.
Salvado Catholic College is a growing co-educational Catholic College in Byford that commenced in 2016.
The College patron, Dom Rosendo Salvado was an inspirational missionary, educator, bishop and pioneer colonist who founded the community of New Norcia. The motto “Peace, Justice, Compassion” directly reflects Salvado’s life work and what we all aspire to in our Catholic College community.
In 2024, we have over 800 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 10. The College will continue to grow to reach its ultimate capacity as a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 College, with the first cohort of Year 12 students graduating in 2026.
The Salvado Catholic College community enjoys a strong relationship with the St Francis Xavier Armadale Parish and promotes engagement with families within the Salvado Catholic College community to further enhance a positive home/school partnership.
The innovatively-designed buildings complement our focus on collaborative and flexible learning spaces which support best practice and contemporary teaching and learning approaches. We look forward to expanding our College facilities to continue to provide high quality and engaging teaching and learning opportunities for all our students.
Please refer to the College website for Application Submission Details: https://www.salvado.wa.edu.au/employment
Applications close Friday, 1 March 2024.
Applications to be forwarded to the following email address: **********@salvado.wa.edu.au.
