AddressSt Joseph’s is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Counsellors or Social Workers to join our school community in a part-time capacity (0.4 FTE). The successful applicant will be working with students from Kindergarten to Year Six. There is the potential for the position to become ongoing.
The commencement date has been advertised as Monday, 3rd June, but is negotiable upon appointment. Working hours can also be negotiated.
Selection Criteria
• Managing the legal, ethical and organisational requirements of a clinical, counselling role within an educational setting (ie, privacy, confidentiality and disclosure).
• The ability to effectively operate as a member of a small community focused school.
• Capacity to work with individuals and small groups, as well as present to larger groups when required.
• A strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Experience working with children and their families in a mental health, clinical or educational setting (desirable).
Requirements:
Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to work towards).
• Registration with ACA, PACFA or AASW.
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
• Police Clearance and Working with Children's Check.
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 fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
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.
