Reporting to the Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School, the Head of Counselling Services will oversee the Counselling Service for the School and will work with students and families in all year levels, from Early Learning Centre (Three and Four year olds) through to Year 12. The Head of Counselling Services will provide psychological services to students and parents including counselling, pastoral care and testing and assessment of students. In the Senior School, the Head of Counselling Services will work closely with the Director of Student Wellbeing, Year Level Coordinators and Class Tutors to support the pastoral care system of the School. The role may extend to include being a Class Tutor. In addition, the Head of Counselling Services will be proactive in development and delivery of wellbeing programs and initiatives for students and families.
This position requires the incumbent to work full time, during school term time (39 weeks per year), with flexibility to attend Staff Days, Staff Conferences, Parent Seminars and Celebration Night. The role will commence Wednesday 24 January 2024.
The successful applicant will have qualifications and registration as a Child or Adolescent Psychologist and experience working with and sound understanding of the needs of girls in all levels from Early Learning Centre (Three and Four year olds) through to Year 12. A valid and current Employment Working with Children Check and police check will also be required for this position.
Interested candidates are requested to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be shortlisted immediately and suitable applicants will be invited for an interview before the closing date.
Additional Information
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School has a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial Order 1359 requires Ivanhoe Girls’ to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment.
The incumbent of this role must comply with Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume via the School’s website and address applications to:
Louisa Scerri
Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
123 Marshall Street
Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 11 December 2023