Montgrove College is an independent school teaching the Catholic faith, located in Sydney’s west. As part of the PARED Foundation (Parents for Education), our system of education is personalised, seeking to integrate the pursuit of academic excellence, the acquisition of skills and the development of the student's character. As a PARED school, Montgrove College facilitates the partnership between parents and the school, with a dual role - providing for the overall development of students as well as assisting parents to be more competent educators of their children. Learn more at www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au

Montgrove College is seeking a suitably qualified, professional, and motivated School Counsellor for a full time (term-time only) role for 12 months (maternity leave cover). This role is to commence at the start of Term 2, 2025.

To be successful in this role, you will need to confidently demonstrate the following key skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience in counselling and/or volunteer work involving children (ideally within a school environment)
• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling/Psychology/Social Work or equivalent; those without a degree, but with professional Counselling qualifications and experience may also be considered
• Current membership with an appropriate association (eg APACS, AASW, APS, PACFA or CAPA).
• An understanding of the current issues affecting students
• An understanding of current child protection legislation
• Able to develop specialised programmes to assist individual students
• Ability to work closely and guide teachers and the School Executive to implement a wholistic approach to support student needs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Understanding of, and support for the Vision, Mission, Values and ethos of the School.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provision of counselling to at-risk students
• Facilitation of consultations with staff and parents
• Engaging and training educators and parents with regards to counselling-related issues
• Distinguishing, developing, and facilitating dedicated programmes to support and assist students

To be considered for this opportunity you must hold a current Working with Children Check.