Overnewton Anglican Community College – Keilor VICOvernewton Anglican Community College is a co-educational Preparatory to Year 12 college catering for 2,000+ students across two campuses, Canowindra located in Taylors Lakes and Yirramboi in Keilor. Overnewton strives to be an inclusive learning community, providing a respectful environment where all students can aspire to excellence in a broad range of curricular and co-curricular programs.We value our Christian foundation, and the importance of parents as active members of our College, working in partnership to prepare our students to be mentally, physically and spiritually ready for life.Why OvernewtonWe offer generous leave, salary packaging options, and we are committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for all our employees.Our employees benefit from a variety of meaningful perks to support their holistic wellbeing which include 24/7 free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations and a robust pastoral care program.We have supported study programs, a wide range of learning and development opportunities, and strong internal promotion pathways, all backed by effective leadership to foster our employees' professional growth.We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to child safety, non-discrimination and ethical practices.Located in Melbourne's picturesque north-west with easy commuting and free onsite parking, we offer purpose-built facilities surrounded by nature, with beautiful views and rich flora and fauna to enhance your work experience.The opportunityWe currently have a 6-month fixed term, part-time (0.7 FTE) opportunity for a Student Counsellor, to join the College. This position will be required to do work between both of our campuses in Keilor (Yirramboi Campus) and Taylors Lakes (Canowindra) and will report to the Director of Wellbeing.The Student Counsellor will be a member of the Student Services Team and will be responsible for the implementation of daily case management and individual student counselling within the College's vision for wellbeing and student care.Duties and responsibilities will include:Provide pastoral and professional leadership of the Student Counselling Team, enabling them to work to the best of their ability in providing support to our students.Oversee the daily operations of the counselling team, including oversight of caseloads.Liaise with the Director of Wellbeing, Director of Human Resources and Heads of School in developing professional learning programs for all College staff.Deliver professional learning for all staff, as required, on wellbeing topics such as Restorative Practices and Responding to Disclosures.Ensure compliance and regular professional development of the Student Counselling Team, in line with our college-based policies and practices.Prepare and manage the Student Counselling budget, in conjunction with the Director of Wellbeing and within the Business Manager's guidelines.Provide assessment and short-term counselling for students of the College.Maintain a student counselling caseload register and accurate counselling records.Work in conjunction with the Student Services Team to maintain effective and comprehensive support programs across the College.Liaise with teaching staff and Learning Development & Support teachers to ensure effective wellbeing practices and support for students from Prep – Year 12.Assist with the implementation of specialised support groups (such as ASD girls, Cool Kids).Oversee individual student case management, including action planning, re-entry plans and liaising with relevant school staff in the provision of student care.Participate in the ongoing development, review and implementation of policies and processes relating to student wellbeing and child safety.Maintain positive relationships with College families in providing the best possible counselling support for students through open, accessible and appropriate communication.Support the Director of Wellbeing and Student Counselling Coordinator with the implementation of Parent Education Programs.Support opportunities for parents to increase skills and confidence in their parenting abilities through information sessions, short courses, published guides and other forums, such as specialised training sessions.About youHolds relevant counselling and/or psychology qualification.Demonstrated skills in supporting the well-being of students in the capacity of providing counselling services.Thorough knowledge of Mental Health, Mandatory reporting and Child Safe Legislative requirements.Experience working within a school environment and supporting the case management of students from Prep to Year 12.A proven capacity to develop and manage interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders creating appropriate professional boundaries, including maintaining confidentiality and service levels.Experience working with children, adolescents, their families and external agencies.Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.Demonstrated ability to assist in the implementation of school initiatives, including but not limited to new programs, parent educational sessions and wellbeing initiatives.A proven ability to use data to inform practice.A proven experience writing student wellbeing and re-entry plans.A commitment to Overnewton's College Values.How to applyPlease apply directly through Seek. Applications should include:A brief cover letter of no longer than one page, outlining your interest in the role.A CV, of no more than three pages, documenting key responsibilities and achievements in previous roles.Should you have any questions about this role, please email ****** Anglican Community College is a child-safe employer dedicated to ensuring the welfare and protection of children. All employees, volunteers and contractors are required to adhere to the College's Child Safety Standards.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment extends to providing reasonable adjustments to support a fair and positive recruitment experience for all candidates.
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