Part time position with competitive salary and benefits

Available for immediate start

School Holidays break

Reporting to the Manager Student & Family Counselling, you will be providing therapeutic counselling and/or group work around particular issues to primary and/or high school students and their families. In addition, support will be provided during and after a critical incident and liaising with other agencies and services where appropriate. The counsellor will be part of the Pastoral Care team at the schools. 

We are currently seeking Student & Family Counsellors to provide therapeutic counselling to students and their families in Canberra, ACT and Regional NSW region.

The Role

The counsellor is a member of the school’s pastoral care program and works with students, families and school staff to assist in the emotional, social and educational well-being of the students, their families and the school community.

Your duties may include (but not be limited to):

• Carrying out individual, peer and family counselling in the allocated schools;
• Planning/providing groups for students and parents/caregivers when required;
• Planning/providing professional development for school staff when required;
• Maintaining confidentiality of both students and families within the parameters of duty of care;
• ensuring that clinical and administrative standards are maintained in accordance with the Program’s policies

What we offer

Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers. CatholicCare's employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option and professional development in a family friendly environment.

About us

CatholicCare is a large welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration.

Ideal person

The ideal person we are looking for has:

• qualifications in Social Work (including eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers) or registered with AHPRA as a Psychologist
• Counselling experience or knowledge of counselling skills, particularly in relation to issues facing children, young people and families
• Ability to liaise effectively with and provide consultation to school staff and to promote the service to the school community
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex issues
• Basic computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and simple data bases

You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.

To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:

• a current drivers licence, and
• a Working with Vulnerable People’s Card
• a Working with Children Check

To apply you must:

• Attach an updated resume
• Covering letter
• Address each area in the selection criteria.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.

Please send your applications to: kirsten.stafford@catholiccare.cg.org.au

   To access the Duty Statement:Position Description - SFC Position

Closing Date: Until position is filled

Please note shortlisting and interviews will be ideally undertaken within two weeks of the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.