School Counsellor
Commencement Date: 11 September 2023 (or by negotiation)
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 19 January 2024
Salary Range: $112,123 to $119,300 FTE Gross per annum (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Closing Date for Applications: 23 August 2023
Mount St Bernard College/Herberton
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 200 students, 77% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
An employee in this position is required to focus on First Nations Boarding students’ wellbeing, development, mental health and resilience and to work collaboratively with the school community to promote and foster the development and mental health of students, through the provision of a counselling service. The position work hours enable counselling to occur in both the Day School and in the afternoons in Boarding.
Work Requirements
- Formal qualifications at Degree level are required in the disciplines of Education, Psychology or Social Work and
relevant post graduate qualifications and experience as required by the employer - School Counsellors with Teaching, Psychology or Social Work registrations are required to provide evidence of
current registration with one or more of the following:- School Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full
membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with
Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social
Workers (AASW) - School Counsellors (Non Teacher, psychologists or social workers) require general registration with
Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
(AASW). QLD Blue Card (Working with Children Suitability Card) is also required
- School Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Professional development
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 230628 School Counsellor PD MSB.pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries:
Principal
Narelle Hunt
P: 07 4096 1444
E: [email protected]