Are you a passionate wellbeing professional looking to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families?

As one of the four pillars of our new Cornish College Strategy Story – Toward 2030, Wellbeing plays a critical role in the sustainability of our learning community, and it is nurtured in a culture of inclusion so that we may be the difference in service to self, others and the environment.

Cornish College is seeking to appoint a part-time School Counsellor or Psychologist to support our growing school community, supporting students, families and staff from our 3-year-olds in the Early Learning Centre to Year 12.

The successful applicant will form part of a team of staff supporting student welfare, wellbeing and inclusive education. 

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or counselling.  They should have experience working with children from early learning to senior years. The person will also need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work in collaboration with others.  It is essential that confidentiality and respect for parent/children privacy is maintained

We are looking for applicants who have an outstanding record in building relationships with students, parents and staff and desire to make a difference in and beyond schools.

All general staff at Cornish College are required to have: 

• Current First Aid Level 2 qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification (or willingness to obtain)
• National Criminal Record Certificate
• Working with Children’s Check for Employment purposes

To Apply for this Position

For further information and how to apply, we encourage all applicants to visit the Cornish College website: https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/.

To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in this position and giving us an insight into who you are. 

Accompanying your letter should be your resume including contact information for three confidential referees and your personal response to the Position Description (preferably as one combined PDF file). 

Please also ensure you complete the Application for Employment and submit this with your application. 

Applications should be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 30 October 2023 to: [email protected]