Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys’ Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Franciscan Friars with an enrolment of over 1400 boys.
Padua College invites applications for the position of College Counsellor.
We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.
Our staff are talented, well-resourced and accomplished in their fields of knowledge and expertise. They are committed to the students in their care and filled with a strong ethos of service, professional learning and ethical responsibility.
As part of the pastoral care team, the Counsellors play an integral role in:
- Improving student wellbeing and academic success through a holistic whole school approach of wrap around student care
- An excellent understanding and applied knowledge of development stages and needs of students (in a school setting)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills where the ability to build authentic relationships of trust with key stakeholders in the College community
As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We aim to:
- Be inclusive and flexible in our approach with an ‘open door’ policy where we understand the importance of staff wellbeing; including a range of wellbeing initiatives offered to staff
- continually empower staff with high-quality professional learning and career development opportunities through an established annual development program
- Working with team of like-minded Counsellors and pastoral care professionals who have a genuine care for our students
The successful applicant will have appropriate qualifications in Psychology and/or Guidance and Counselling along with relevant experience.
The role is a continuing position, and we are seeking to appoint the position for the commencement of the 2023 school year.
The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Please make all applications to:
The Rector
Padua College
P O Box 111
KEDRON 4031
Email: [email protected]
Applications close 28 November 2022 at 4pm