<p>Damascus College has an opportunity for an Early Career, qualified Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Student Wellbeing Team. As a Catholic co-educational secondary college, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive educational environment. With a strong passion in empowering our community members at every stage of their life and career journey we would like to encourage Early Career Practitioners applications from people who are equally as passionate about supporting the future leaders of our society.<br></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> <p><b>• Qualifications in Counselling and/or </b></p> <p><b>• Qualifications in Welfare, Social Work, or equivalent and/or </b></p> <p><b>• Valid Working with Children Check (for Paid Employment) </b></p> <p><b>• Valid National Police Check </b></p> <p>As an inclusive community, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.</p> <p>Further information including the key selection criteria, can be located in the position description as listed on our website: <u><b>www.damascus.vic.edu.au</b></u></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>(1) a Cover Letter</p> <p>(2) a Key Selection Statement</p> <p>(3) a detailed resume and</p> <p>(4) a completed College Application Form.</p> <p><b>All Applications are to be sent through to <a href="mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=Student%20Counselling%20Practitioner%20%28Early%20Career%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a> </b></p> <p><b>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%20%28Early%20Career%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a> </b></p> <p><b>Applications close 9am Thursday 8 February 2024 </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>