Counsellor (Years 7-12)
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Applications Close: 24 February 2025
Provide counselling support to the secondary school student body and provide associated services to the wider school community (e.g. parents and staff) in relation to student challenges.
<p><strong>About Our College</strong></p><p>Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12. Our Brooklyn Park Campus caters for ELC to Year 6 and our South Plympton Campus caters for Foundation to Year 12.</p><p>We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.</p><p>Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Providing guidance to students on issues concerning their interpersonal relationships, mental health and wellbeing.</li><li>Being responsible for the counselling of students with issues that may include anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, friendships/relationships, self-harm, anger, abuse, sexuality, identity and suicide.</li><li>Assisting the Wellbeing Team, Pastoral Care/Home Group teachers, behavioural support staff, Head of School and Principal in the provision of student welfare services.</li><li>Being available to staff, but referring to the Employee Assistance Program engaged by the College to provide on-going confidential support to staff members and their direct family.</li><li>Be part of the Student Welfare teams that coordinate and respond to student welfare matters </li><li>Supporting staff in their relationships with students.</li></ul><p>For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow">https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</a></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Be a committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.</li><li>An appropriate qualification in Counselling.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in Christian counselling with children (preferably in a school setting).</li><li>Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.</li><li>Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.</li><li>Current valid Working With Children’s Check and RRHAN-EC Certification, and the right to live and work in Australia.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><p>At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education. </p><p>We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.</p><ul><li>A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.</li><li>Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.</li><li>Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>Competitive salaries and benefits.</li><li>Affordable canteen at our South Plympton Campus.</li></ul><p>If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!</p>