<p>St Peters Lutheran College is seeking to appoint a School Counsellor to support the wellbeing and mental health of students through the provision of professional counselling and preventative and proactive initiatives within Junior High.&nbsp; This is a 12-month maximum term contract, part-time (0.5 FTE) opportunity, located at our Indooroopilly School. &nbsp;The contract commencement date is 20 January 2025 through until 5 December 2025.</p><p>St Peters is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945 St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together Academic Staff and Corporate Staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.</p><ul><li>The Junior High School Counsellor is responsible for supporting the wellbeing and mental health of students through the provision of professional counselling and preventative, proactive initiatives.</li><li>The successful candidate will contribute to a sustainable and comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the College community and work directly with students, teachers, College support staff, parents and caregivers, other specialists and external support providers.</li><li>Further information about the role is provided in the position description linked below.</li><li>To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description, by clicking on the Apply button provided.</li><li>Applications Close – 10 AM on Monday 16 December 2024.</li><li>Candidates are encouraged to apply early for this competitive role as the&nbsp;College will shortlist upon receipt of application.&nbsp; The College reserves the right to close the role prior to the 16 December, or extend the application period as needed.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.</p><p>If you have any questions, please contact Erin Merrick from People and Culture on 3377 6239.</p><p>For more information about St Peters please visit stpeters.qld.edu.au</p><p><strong>Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School</strong></p><p>All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.</p>