<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Working within the School’s Christian context, provide counselling and personal support to our Junior School students.&nbsp; The role supports students, staff and families to promote student wellbeing and positive learning outcomes.</p> <p>You will work collaboratively with teachers, Grade Leaders, the Specialised Learning Department and the broader wellbeing team.</p> <p><strong>Start date</strong> - 3 August 2026</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide short‑term and ongoing counselling support to Junior School and Gawura School students</li> <li>Assess student needs and make referrals to external health professionals where appropriate</li> <li>Conduct initial interviews and assessments</li> <li>Support students to develop positive coping strategies and life skills</li> <li>Liaise with parents, teachers and school leaders in the best interests of the student</li> <li>Provide general and crisis pastoral support within the School community</li> <li>Undertake psychometric assessments when qualified to do so</li> <li>Contribute to relevant task groups and wellbeing initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant counselling or psychology qualifications and experience</li> <li>Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (or eligibility)</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy</li> <li>Experience working with children in a school or comparable setting</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>High levels of organisation, initiative and the ability to work independently</li> <li>A commitment to supporting the School’s Vision, Mission and Christian ethos</li> </ul> <p>Experience with psychometric tools and the identification or diagnosis of disorders is desirable.</p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>A supportive and collegial school environment</li> <li>A flexible part‑time structure with an increased workload option until the end of 2026</li> <li>Professional collaboration with a multidisciplinary wellbeing team</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For a detailed position description and to apply - </strong><a href="https://sacs.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=804&amp;s=12" rel="nofollow"><strong>APPLY NOW</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Applications close: Monday 8 June 2026</strong></p> <p>Interviews will commence as applications are received.</p> <p>Please include cover letter, CV and any academic credentials as one file to upload</p> <p><strong>Why&nbsp;St Andrew's Cathedral School?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Andrew’s Cathedral School was recently awarded the&nbsp;<strong>5 Star Employer of Choice 2025</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<i>The Educator</i>&nbsp;for positive employee experience and a deeply supportive, collegiate culture. Every team member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p> <p>As an&nbsp;<strong>authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition</strong>, Christian values underpin all areas of school life. Honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and service are foundational to our strong and hopeful learning community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are committed to nurturing the&nbsp;<strong>intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing&nbsp;</strong>of every student. Our goal is to develop students who think critically and creatively&nbsp; - hearts that love, minds that grow, and lives that give.</p> <p><strong>Child Safety Commitment</strong><br> We are committed to providing a&nbsp;<strong>child-safe environment</strong>&nbsp;through clear policies, procedures, and training. It is a condition of employment that all new staff must acknowledge understanding of the&nbsp;<strong>Child Safe Policy</strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>Child Safe Codes of Conduct</strong>&nbsp;prior to commencing.<br> All roles require a valid&nbsp;<strong>Working with Children Check</strong>&nbsp;in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 prior to commencement.</p> <p><i>For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the&nbsp;</i><a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website</strong></i></a></p>