CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Solidarity, Stewardship, Respect and Excellence.
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a presence in the community for over 60 years providing a range of services.
We are looking for School Counsellor – New Graduate Social Worker to help support those across students across Catholic schools in ACT and regional NSW. We work within a supportive team of clinicians, provide regular team meetings, professional development and supervision.
The Role
As a new graduate you will be exposed to a range of different counselling approaches. You will be provided with the opportunity to hone your counselling skills along with evidence informed therapeutic interventions.
Your duties include:
• Counselling with children and/or young people
• Working with families to support their child and/or young person
• Co-facilitation / facilitation of group programs
• Critical incident support alongside an experienced clinician
• Practice according to social work ethics, values, and practice principles
• Ensure that clinical and administrative standards are maintained in accordance with the various program policies.
As a School Counsellor you will be an integral part of a school’s pastoral care program and will work with students, families, and school staff to build safety, recovery, relationships, and resilience for a child / young person’s social, emotional and educational wellbeing.
What we offer
Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers. CatholicCare’s employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option and professional development in a family friendly environment.
The ideal person we are looking for has:
• A recent Social Work graduate and member of AASW. Available to start in 2023.
• Knowledge of issues affecting children, young people and families and current approaches to assist wellbeing, supporting recovery, and building relationships and resilience.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a child safety framework that is client centred and family focused.
• Excellent relationship building skills to maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Basic computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and simple data bases.
You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.
To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:
• a current driver’s licence,
• a Working with Vulnerable People’s Card (if working in the ACT),
• a Working with Children Check (if working in NSW).
To apply you must:
• Attach an updated resume
• Covering letter
• Address each area in the selection criteria.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please send your applications to:
For more information or to apply please visit:
www.catholiccare.cg.org.au
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 28th October
*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.