<p><b>About Us </b></p><p>Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. </p><p>As our motto suggests, we Strive for the Highest in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency in our learning framework, pastoral care and wellbeing approach and drive for academic and personal excellence.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>About the Position </b></p><p>Due to one of our valued staff members having a change in career, we are seeking a suitably qualified and passionate Counsellor to assist in the Student Wellbeing Programs of the school. </p><p>The successful candidate will be a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church, and will work as part of a Student Wellbeing team alongside our existing School Counsellor, Educational Support Services, and Student Wellbeing and Teaching staff.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>About You </b></p><p>Along with a current Working with Children Check you will need to be able to demonstrate the following: </p><ul><li>appropriate counselling qualifications at a tertiary level. Ideally Psychologist or Social Worker with current membership to a relevant professional body/association (AASW, APS, ACPA, AHPRA) </li><li>evidence of success in a current similar role </li><li>previous experience counselling children/young people and families </li><li>previous group work/therapy experience working with children </li><li>collaborative, innovative and effective practice in a related context </li><li>highly relational interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents as well as outside agencies </li><li>a demonstrated capacity to work as a wider school team member </li><li>excellent oral and written communication skills </li><li>flexibility and interest in working in an innovative and dynamic environment </li><li>excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms </li><li>experience in a school setting (desirable) </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Applications close 4.00pm Friday 10 June 2022 </b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>How to apply </b></p><p>Visit the PCS website <a href="http://pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment </a>to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application, COVID-19 proof of vaccination and certified supporting documents to <a href="http://hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au</a>. <i>Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered. </i></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>