• Fixed-term till end of 2023
• Full-time
• Keysborough Campus

Sirius College is a Non-denominational independent school (F-12) and is one of the leading educational institutions in Northern Melbourne with a mission to empower students to become critical thinkers and socially responsible individuals, motivated by moral values and a belief in tolerance, diversity and harmony.

About this role:

Student Counsellor is accountable for the provision of social and emotional health information in line with international best practice. The Student Counsellor will provide assessment, counselling, debriefing and family support to students of all year levels at their respective campus and will understand the child safety requirements at the college. 

Job tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop specialist interventions based on recommendations of assessments. 
• Develop and deliver social skills programs and/or other programs specifically related to the emotional well being and further psychological development of targeted groups. 
• Provide family support to students and parents and assist within school boundaries.
• Keep relevant personnel informed of the essential issues involved in cases under management.
• Conducting individual and group counselling or psychoeducational programming with students.
• Referring students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
• Liaise and consult, where appropriate, with teaching staff involved in the management of students receiving counselling and provide appropriate feedback on matters of student welfare.
• Organize parental information nights and workshops and/or conferences for both parents and students. 
• Assist and provide input to the management and transition of all year levels. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Degree or qualification in a relevant discipline (Minimum of Diploma level).
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain a current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students and colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions e.g. CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy)
• Exercise a high level of ethical conduct and well-developed report writing 
• Case note skills and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to and knowledge of the Mandatory reporting & school/state child safety standards.
• Proficiency in utilising IT systems.

Job Applications close: 21st December 2022

All staff at Sirius College are expected to be informed of their obligations in relation to child safety. Employment with Sirius College is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

               **Position will commence beggining 2023**

Child Safety Statement:

• Has zero tolerance for child abuse
• Actively works to listen to and empower children
• Has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the school’s policies and procedures
• Is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• Is committed to providing a safe environment for all children