Toongabbie Christian College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College in the western suburbs of Sydney. The College is a ministry of Toongabbie Baptist Church. Our purpose is to function as a Christian community in supporting families by providing quality education to develop the whole person in a Christ-centred, caring environment for life and eternity.

Toongabbie Christian College seeks to appoint a Counsellor who will:

• Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose statements
• Commit to a growing understanding of the place of education, teaching and learning from a Biblical Worldview 
• Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct

The Role

• This is a permanent full-time position (negotiable 0.8FTE) Monday to Friday.
• Commencing Monday 9 October 2023 (negotiable Thursday 18 January 2024)
• In accordance with the current NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 
• Role description available at www.tcc.nsw.edu.au

Specific Criteria

• Current registration/membership as an Australian counsellor, social worker or psychologist and relevant tertiary qualification experience (minimum AQF Level 8)
• Two years postgraduate experience in counselling children and adolescents using brief, evidence-based modalities 
• Understanding of Australian Child Protection legislation
• Commitment and ability to work across a K-12 environment

Application documentation must include:

• Completed and signed Toongabbie Christian College General Staff Employment Application form available at www.tcc.nsw.edu.au
• Full CV to demonstrate suitability for the position, including qualifications, relevant experience, current position responsibilities and employment history 
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Current Working With Children Check or an ability to obtain such a check
• Evidence of a First Aid credential or a commitment to obtain such a credential by the commencement date 

Application process

• Only applicants eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position
• Submit application via email only – [email protected]
• Indicate in subject line the following: Application: Counsellor
• All documentation submitted as a single PDF document
• Specific enquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Mrs Aimee McCarthy, Psychologist, 02 88632952, [email protected]

Selection process

• Commencement Monday 9 October 2023 (negotiable 18 January 2024)
• This position does not have a closing date and will close when a suitable applicant is found. Interviews may commence upon receipt of suitable applicants.

The College as a Safe School Organisation actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all children. We are committed to protecting children from abuse or harm, in accordance with our legal and ethical obligations including Child Safe Standards. All applicants need to have a current Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain a WWCC by the time employment commences.