<p><b>Full time, Ongoing position </b></p> <p><b>(Commencing in 2024 with preferred start date of 22 January 2024) </b></p> <p>Damascus College has an opportunity for an appropriately qualified and experienced Counselling Practitioner to join our Student Wellbeing Team.</p> <p>The Practitioner will provide dedicated counselling services in an educational environment, with a strong commitment to nurturing the social, emotional and academic growth of students.</p> <p>Working collaboratively with the Student Wellbeing team the Practitioner will improve student wellbeing in an environment of pastoral care by working closely the Student Counselling Services team, Leadership Team, staff and external agencies to provide specialist guidance, assessment and counselling services with a Child-centered centered approach.</p> <p><b>It is essential that the preferred applicants have: </b></p> <ul> <li>Qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare or equivalent and/or</li> <li>Qualifications in Psychology or equivalent</li> <li>Valid Working with Children Check (for Paid Employment)</li> <li>Valid National Police Check a current Level 2 First Aid certificate</li> </ul> <p>Further information including the key selection criteria, can be located in the position description as located in our website <b>www.damascus.vic.edu.au</b></p> <p><b>How to apply:</b></p> <p>All applications must include a document containing detailed responses to the Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description.</p> <p>For an application to be considered, it is essential that applicants include:</p> <p><b>(1) a Cover Letter </b></p> <p><b>(2) a Key Selection Statement </b></p> <p><b>(3) a detailed resume and </b></p> <p><b>(4) a completed College Application Form. </b></p> <p>All Applications are to be sent through to <a href="mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Counselling%20Practitioner%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a></p> <p>Call the College HR Team for a confidential, no-obligation conversation Ph: 5337 2255 or email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Counselling%20Practitioner%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a></p> <p><b>Applications close 9am Monday 27 November 2023 </b></p> <p><i>Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care. </i></p> <p><br></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>