We are currently seeking an experienced School Counsellor to join our dynamic team, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) commencing Term 1 2024 until Term 4 2024. 

About Our School
All Saints Grammar is a Co-educational School in inner South West Sydney that caters for students from PreKinder to Year 12 and has been helping shape the lives of students and partnering with families since 1990. Founded by the Parish and Community of Belmore and District, the School was established to support families in their quest to introduce and instil Hellenic values and the Orthodox Christian faith to the next generation of Greek Australians. Today, our School attracts students from many different faiths and backgrounds. 

At All Saints Grammar, we prepare each child for a globalised future. We nurture their strengths, and provide learning opportunities for them to flourish and grow, so that they can contribute to the world through a unique, holistic, future-focused educational program.

We believe that the foundation of a great school rests with its people. The partnership we create with our community is about more than academic success; it is about nurturing and encouraging each student to flourish as an individual, through modelling, educating and guiding the young lives entrusted to our care.

To become part of All Saints Grammar means to be part of a wonderful school community that is redefining success for all its members.

General Responsibilities 
The successful applicant will be a kind and considerate individual who is happy to work collaboratively and autonomously. They will possess an exemplary understanding of best practice and exhibit a deep commitment to and understanding of the factors that affect student learning.

You will report to the Head of School and will be responsible for the provision of quality care and the wellbeing of our students in an environment that reflects the priorities and pillars of the school community. 

Therefore, the preferred candidate will be expected to demonstrate competence in, but are not limited to, the following duties:

• Understand the mental health needs of children and young people
• Support and implement the vision of our school
• Implement and uphold the utmost strictest confidence
• Engage in further professional development as part of continual learning
• Support the priorities and pillars of our community ‘Faith, Excellence and Respect’
• Abide by and comply with Child Protection and WHS policies
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct at all times
• Prepare and complete accurate records to communicate relevant information to teachers and other relevant stakeholders
• Take an active interest in the wellbeing of our students

Essential Skills and Knowledge 

• Must be a qualified Psychologist or Counsellor
• Experience in counselling children and/or young people using evidence-based interventions
• Experience in reporting on student progress and techniques (cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessment and reporting experience)
• Have extensive experience working with children of all ages preferably within a schooling environment
• Have a sound understanding of child protection legislation and adolescent care
• Able to develop and maintain a positive rapport with students
• Demonstrate implementation of programs or activities and supply evidence of effective evaluation of said programs or activities
• Provide evidence of incorporating suitable aids and/or resources to counselling aid

To be considered for this opportunity, we kindly request that you submit the documentation listed below:

• A current cover letter explaining how and why you would make a great addition to our team,
• Your Curriculum Vitae,
• Copies of your academic qualifications with transcript, and
• Contact details for 2 referees.

Please email these documents to Mrs Elfa Lillis, Head of School PK-12 at [email protected].

A full role description for this position can be requested from [email protected]. 

All Saints Grammar employees are paid under the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) 2021 MEA. 

Invitations to interview for this role may occur prior to the closing date or extended beyond the closing date. We reserve the right to remove this advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Applications close: 30 November 2023

Position:  Term 1 – Term 4 2024