About Immanuel

Immanuel College is a co-educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church of Australia providing education from Years 7 – 12 to students from across Australia and around the world. 

We are an award-winning independent school recognised for our innovative approach to education, our progressive learning environments and our world-class learning, arts and sports facilities.  

Our learning principles – Creating, Connecting, Thinking, Understanding –  define an approach to teaching and learning that is designed to enable students to flourish in a complex and changing environment.

At Immanuel College, you can be part of a place that challenges the traditional, where new ways of thinking are nothing new at all. We are unique, contemporary, fun and bold, and are seeking outstanding educators who identify with the ethos and Christian values of the College for the following role:

School Counsellor – 1.0 FTE; Permanent

As a School Counsellor at Immanuel, you’ll have commitment and enthusiasm for the well-being and care of young people and work with them in a way that is meaningful and engaging.  You will work collaboratively with parents/carers, teaching and professional staff across the College to ensure provision of high quality support services for our students.

Our staff promote and support a positive organisational culture by maintaining effective working relationships and communicating effectively with students, parents, colleagues and visitors.

Key Selection Criteria:  Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Qualifications in Psychology or Counselling.  Recent school-based experience is desirable.
• Registration with an appropriate organisation e.g. Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or  the Psychology Board of Australia – Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) is desirable
• Evidence of current mandatory notification training completion
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of people
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to respond effectively to crisis situations
• Demonstrated experience in counselling adolescents and families and working with teams of professionals to achieve positive outcomes for students

As a School Counsellor, you will at all times observe the professional integrity of the counselling relationship and adhere to the ethical standards of the profession.  You will provide range of effective and appropriate counselling services for students, liaising with key school staff to provide services to support students’ well being and achieve positive outcomes for students.

Application Process

Applications close 2.00pm, Monday 19 September 2022.

Visit www.immanuel.sa.edu.au/careers for more details.

Please apply via SEEK, providing a resumé including details of 3 referees, and a cover letter addressed to Principal, Kevin Richardson. 

All positions at the School require a valid Working with Children Check. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or a medical exemption.