<p>Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton is committed to high quality teaching and learning for 16,600 students who are enrolled in Kindergartens, Catholic Primary Schools and Colleges from Bundaberg to Mackay and west to Longreach. </p><p>With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives. </p><p><b>About the role </b></p><p>Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Counselling Services Coordinator, a generous salary range of $135,378 - $150,416 applies to this role (pending experience and qualifications). </p><p>The Coordinator of Counselling Services is to ensure that high quality counselling services are present in all schools and colleges in the diocese. The role holder will provide leadership and support in the area of counselling to educational communities in the Diocese of Rockhampton by: </p><ul><li>providing direction, advice and practical support to counsellors working in schools and colleges </li><li>offering advice, and providing professional opinion to, the Director, CEO staff, principals and other colleagues as appropriate </li><li>monitoring the quality of counselling services in all schools and colleges with a view to delivering the best quality service possible </li><li>developing, maintaining and implementing documentation relevant to counselling </li><li>ensuring professional knowledge, skills, interactions and networks of counsellors are promoted and advanced </li><li>being future oriented, considering possible advancements and directions for counselling services in Catholic schools </li></ul><p>The commencement date will be negotiated with the successful applicant. This position will be based in Rockhampton. </p><p><b>About You</b><br /></p><p>The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications at degree level are required. </p><p><b>Mandatory requirements </b></p><ul><li>Have a commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic Education</li><li>Have relevant tertiary qualifications</li><li>Have highly developed counselling skills.</li><li>Hold current blue card registration under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice OR hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)</li></ul><p><b>What we offer </b></p><ul><li>Salary packaging options</li><li>Superannuation options up to maximum of 12.75%</li><li>Modern facilities and resources</li><li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of LSL may also be applicable)</li><li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li><li>Corporate health insurance</li><li>Induction, professional development and learning opportunities</li><li>Access to a free Employee Assistant Program (24 hour counselling service)</li></ul><p><b>HOW TO APPLY -  to view the position description and to submit your application today, apply here https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER244-counselling-services-coordinator-catholic-education-office</b></p><p><b>Further information</b><br /></p><ul><li>For a confidential conversation please contact Michael McCusker, Assistant Director Schools: Northern Region 07 4994 8000.</li><li>For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment&#64;rok.catholic.edu.au</li></ul><p>Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. </p><p>Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. </p><p>Existing not to be different, but to make a difference... </p><p>#bethedifference</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>