<p>We are seeking a dynamic mental health professional who is passionate about working with young people in a secondary school learning environment. </p><p>Our College Psychologist will support our students and their families emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing through the provision of a variety of therapeutic and interventional strategies intended to build resilience, independence, connectedness and self-esteem. </p><p>Working as part of dedicated student wellbeing team, the Psychologist will collaborate with our College Counsellors, Social Worker, Directors of Wellbeing and Educators to maximise a students’ ability to be present at school and fully participate in learning and support their emotional regulation, social development and interpersonal skills. </p><p>Our community of talented educators strives to prepare every student for life both in and outside of the classroom through the delivery of an engaging academic and behavioural curriculum filled with learning experiences designed to encourage every student to achieve their personal and academic potential. </p><p><strong>This is a permanent, full-time opportunity however, part-time applications will also be considered. The successful applicant can commence anytime in Term 1, 2025.</strong></p><p>Our ideal Candidate will have </p><ul><li>a passion for engaging with young people in secondary school learning environment  </li><li>a depth of understanding for the social and emotional wellbeing issues that impact students and their families   </li><li>a commitment to role modelling respect for every student’s individuality and neurodiversity </li><li>experience providing psychological counselling for individual students and small groups</li><li>demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and safe learning environment </li><li>a commitment to work in a Catholic Education environment. </li></ul><p><strong>Benefits </strong></p><ul><li>our staff are invited to regularly reflect upon and strengthen their practice </li><li>our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values, with a pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing  </li><li>contemporary learning facilities, across two campuses </li><li>professional collaboration and support</li><li>future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus in Wyndham Vale opening 2027.   </li></ul><p><strong>Application</strong> </p><p>To apply for this role please visit <a href="https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/</a> and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:</p><ul><li>MacKillop College application for employment form</li><li>a current Curriculum Vitae</li><li>a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position </li></ul><p>Completed applications can be emailed to <a href="mailto:employment&#64;mackillop.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">employment&#64;mackillop.vic.edu.au</a> </p><p><strong>Applications close:</strong> 24 February 2025  </p><p><strong>Further information: Please contact </strong>Michael Trainor, Director People &amp; Culture on 0439 560 092.</p><p><i><strong>MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students</strong></i></p>