College Counsellor - Permanent Part Time Term Time Position
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College Counsellor - Permanent Part Time Term Time Position
Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an experienced College Counsellor to take on this permanent part time, term time position commencing January 2025. The ideal candidate will hold (or be able to obtain) registration with the ACA or PACFA.
The Counsellors at Redeemer Lutheran College are one part of a broader Pastoral team, but also they have the ability to work autonomously when needed. This team is inclusive of every employee that provides pastoral care to students and parents as part of their broader daily role. More specifically, a Redeemer counsellor is a member of a smaller Pastoral Practices management team inclusive of: Leadership Teams, Pastoral Care Leaders, Dean of Faith and Chaplain. In this team, authority to direct team members is held by the Principal and Head of Sub Schools.
Key skills and qualities of the ideal candidate
The capacity to assess and respond to students with diverse needs and liaise with appropriate support services and professionals;
Knowledge of interventions appropriate for children aged 5 years to 18 years;
Ability to collaborate with the college pastoral care team and teachers to manage and support student needs;
Ability to develop strong relationships with families in a bid to support student development;
A passion for working with students to affect positive change.
Be able to support the Christian Ethos of the College.
Strong interpersonal skills
Appropriate administrative skills to meet the necessary standard of record keeping.
Applications should be addressed to Mrs Janelle Anderson, Principal and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to ******
before close of business Monday 7 October 2024. The PDF File should in the following order include:-
letter of application (one page);
curriculum vitae (three pages maximum);
the name, organisation, position, contact mobile number and landline of three referees, at least two of which can speak to your current professional practice;
copy of your academic transcripts conferring professional qualifications;
Working with Children (Blue Card) status;
Applications must be received electronically via
******
indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.
The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.
Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College's Child Protection Program.
Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to the wellbeing and safety of students in its care. Blue Card Legislation has changed effective 31 August 2020 and a "No Card, No Start" policy is now in effect. This means that paid Employees must hold a current Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card or be issued with a Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card before they can commence work. Candidates may wish to consider how their Blue Card status will affect their suitability for this position as a Blue Card/Exemption Card is an inherent requirement of the role prior to a start date. For more information about these changes or to submit an application for a new or renewed Blue Card/Exemption Card, please go to the Blue Card Services website.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a counsellor?
How many years' experience do you have as a College Counsellor?
Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Education, Training & Professional Development
Redeemer Lutheran College (RLC), located on the border of Brisbane and Logan cities, draws its 1,150 students from a wide area including Redlands, Brisbane and south to Beenleigh. A co educational P 12 school of the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District, RLC offers a holistic education with clear expression of the Christian faith in which all College relationships and practices are shaped and informed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Most staff are practising Christians, as are many students, although adherents of any belief and culture are welcome subject to their acceptance of the College's policies, practices and traditions.
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