Social Worker Or Counsellor - Primary Years

St Paul’s College is an R – 12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition. In the tradition of our founder Edmund Rice, we respect all cultures and faith traditions by providing high-quality education that is inclusive and affordable.

All members of staff are required to actively support and live in harmony with the Catholic ethos of the College, in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.

With the excitement of coeducation resulting in unprecedent growth and exciting building developments that include a new Senior Centre and Primary Years building, St Paul’s College is looking for a highly motivated, proactive Social Worker/Counsellor to work predominantly in the Primary Years (Reception to Year 6) and as part of the Counselling Services Team (Reception to Year 12) with a focus on facilitating groups and individualised support in Primary Years.

As part of the Counselling Services Team, this position includes assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, case management and support to students and families of all year levels. The successful applicant will understand and model protective practices and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will join a close-knit community and passionate team, committed to holistic student improvement and collaborative practice.

This position is a set roster of 37.5 hours per week, working 45 weeks of the year. 

The successful applicant needs to:

· Hold an appropriate Tertiary qualification and the capacity to register with a relevant association (AASW, PACFA etc.)

· Experience in trauma-based practice and support

· Experience working in education or clinical setting

· A demonstrated ability to collaborate in a dynamic and flexible learning environment

· Possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in developing positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community

· Demonstrate pastoral care of all students and support them in developing personal responsibility

· Actively support and contribute to the St Paul’s College, as a Catholic College in the Edmund Rice Tradition, embodied within the College’s values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity

· An understanding of the AASW, and/or PACFA Code of Ethics

· Demonstrated understanding of the policies and procedures that guide the effective management of critical incidents in school communities

· Experience of relationships with external agencies supporting the wellbeing of young people

· Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision within a team environment

Enquiries, please contact Jenny Allan, HR Manager phone 8334 8300

For further application information, Position Information Document, applicant declaration and information on how to apply, please visit the St Paul's College website.

All applications are to be made only via the St Paul's College website.

Applications Close 4pm Monday 6 May 2024

The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date for applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.