<ul> <li dir="ltr">Permanent, full-time position</li> <li dir="ltr">Starting Term 1, 2022</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">We are part of Catholic Education – Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We are seeking a collaborative and skilled <strong>Wellbeing Leading Counsellor</strong> to join the <strong>Wellbeing Behaviour and Specialist Programmes team</strong>, to deliver a range of services across the Diocese. The successful person will provide high level advice and proactivity in the area of supporting wellbeing, learning and teaching. You will work in collaboration with wellbeing counsellors, diversity teams, teachers in learning spaces and partner with the leadership team. More specifically you will:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Collaborate with schools and other professionals to promote school wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Engage with families to support their child and to strengthen home-school partnerships</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Provide expert advice to school leadership teams around approach and support for students with complex needs</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Provide significant support to families of referred Tier 3 students</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Provide individual counselling services to referred students</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Liaise with Diversity team within schools and Leading Teachers from the Inclusive Learning team to ensure appropriate adjustments are considered and implemented</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrate and facilitate&nbsp; professional learning for teachers around mental health and trauma informed practice</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Collaborate with key stakeholders to assist in designing personalised plans for students</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Liaise with external agencies and professionals to enhance student support</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Support leaders and staff to respond effectively to student welfare</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Collaborate with key stakeholders to complete Risk Assessments and develop Risk Management Plans</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Contribute to the provision of a family therapy service through the CEDP Family Clinic&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Maintain records in line with CEDP requirements</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of CEDP along with:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Be a Registered Psychologist with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (General) or a Social Worker eligible for membership of the&nbsp; Australian Association of Social Workers</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have 5 or more years experience in school based counselling</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have additional experience in non school based counselling services</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Family counselling experience</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have experience in providing clinical supervision</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have the capacity to make a significant contribution within schools to matters related to student welfare and wellbeing</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have demonstrated evidence based professionally informed judgment in dealing with sensitive issues</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have demonstrated capacity to engage students, parents and teachers in the counselling process</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have demonstrated capability to facilitate parent and care-giver education</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Be supportive of Catholic ethos</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Qualifications and accreditations:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Registration as a&nbsp; Psychologist (General) with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or a Social Worker eligible for membership of the&nbsp; Australian Association of Social Workers</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring the future. We also offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, flexible work, wellbeing programs and professional development.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian<a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/"> here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.&nbsp; To find out more about CEDP go to<a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/"> https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; or follow us on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-office-parramatta/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true"> LinkedIn.</a></p>