Careers at CSPD

• Work school terms only

• Permanent, full-time role  

• $128,635.00 base salary, plus superannuation 

About us:

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is 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.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a collaborative and skilled Wellbeing Leading Counsellor to deliver a range of services across the Diocese. The successful person will provide high level advice and proactivity in the area of supporting learning and teaching. You will work in collaboration with teachers in learning spaces and partner with the leadership team. 

More specifically you will:

• Collaborate with schools and other professionals to promote school wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives

• Demonstrate and facilitate counsellor professional learning

• Engage with families to support their child and to strengthen home-school partnerships

• Provide individual and group counselling services to students

• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to enhance student support

• Support leaders and staff to respond effectively to student welfare

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to design personalised plans for students

• Maintain records in line with CSPD requirements

About you:

To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of CSPD along with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work and/or Psychology

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience as a registered Psychologist or Social Worker

• Be a registered psychologist or a social worker eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) OR general registration as a psychologist with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Have the capacity to make a significant contribution within schools to matters related to student welfare and wellbeing

• Have demonstrated evidence based professionally informed judgment in dealing with sensitive issues

• Demonstrate the capacity to engage students, parents and teachers in the counselling process

• The capability to facilitate parent and care-giver education

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance

• Be supportive of our Catholic ethos
  
  

What You’ll Get: 

• Competitive remuneration

• Leadership development opportunities

• Diverse, energetic and supportive workplace culture and team

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
  
  

Interested? Apply today!

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 CSPD’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 here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.