St Joseph's School - NORTHAM School Principal : Mrs Andrea Woodgate School Address : PO Box 500 Northam WA 6401 Phone Number : 9621 3500 Fax Number : 9622 5188 Email Address : ******. Web Site : www.sjsnortham.wa.edu.au. Type : Part-Time Term : Ongoing Position Details Situated in the picturesque Avon Valley, 50 mins from Midland CBD, St Joseph's School is a Catholic coeducational K-12 School with approximately 780 students on two campuses. The School is seeking applications from suitably qualified and passionate candidates for the position of School Counsellor on the Primary Campus assisting students aged from 4 to 12 years, as needed. This is an ongoing part-time position (3 days per week, 41 weeks per year) commencing 15 July 2024 or earlier by negotiation. Selection Criteria Special skills are needed and applications are invited from applicants who possess the following attributes: • Appropriate qualification – a minimum Cert IV in Youth Work or a qualification that must include competencies in 'mental health' and 'making appropriate referrals'. • Working with Children Check. • Australian Federal Police criminal record check – CrimTrac. • An understanding of relevant legislative requirements of child protection. • A high level of communication skills, both written and verbal. • Demonstrated skills in managing confidential information. • Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work with a range of people. • Ability to relate to young people from Kindergarten to Year 6. • Excellent time management and organisational skills. • Proficient in the use of Information & Communication Technology (for record keeping). • Ability to work as part of a team. • Ability to use initiative. • Capacity to work with individuals and small groups, as well as to present to larger groups when required. Desirable • Experience in a school environment. Qualifications Required • Cert IV in Youth Work or relevant qualification showing competencies in Youth Mental Health as a minimum. • Be working towards or be willing to obtain Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (CEWA Inc requirement). Application Details Applicants must submit the School's Application Form and covering letter to the Principal. For further information, including the Application Form, Role Description and Code of Conduct, please visit the School website: www.sjsnortham.wa.edu.au Applications close 3:00pm on Friday, 31 May 2024 . Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment. A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website. On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website . An application for a WWC must be made in person. Listed : 10th May , 2024 Applications Close : 31st May , 2024 Vacancy Number : 30139
