<p>St James is seeking a passionate, dedicated school counselor who is committed to working in collaborative learning teams with the skills necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace the wellbeiing of students.</p><p>St James Catholic Primary School is a co-educational primary school located in the semi-rural township of Nar Nar Goon, just outside of Pakenham and approximately 20 km from Berwick. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community where everyone is valued and respected.</p><p><strong>Applicants are asked to demonstrate:</strong><br /> • a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and Catholic identity of the school</p><p>• a strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children</p><p>• a commitment to reflective and collaborative practice</p><p>• a strong ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships</p><p>• openness to feedback from students, parents and colleagues</p><p>• an ability to engage students in 1:1 and small group wellbeing groups</p><p>• an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</p><p>• excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</p><p><i>The Counsellor’s role includes but is not limited to: </i></p><p><strong>Counselling service: </strong></p><ul><li>Liase with the Principal, Learning Adjustment and Wellbeing Leaders </li><li>Provide counselling services to the student’s and engage actively  with parents </li><li>Provide opportunities for individual and/or group counselling for  students and implement Implementing intervention strategies when needed. </li><li>Provide referrals for parents to services such as Orange Door, Mensline, Lifeline,  National Debt Hotline </li><li>Provide resources and handouts on relevant topics eg: sleeping, anxiety,  stepfamilies, love languages, grief &amp; loss, habit reversal therapy, separation &amp;  divorce, mindfulness. </li><li>Provide information to parents/staff about local parenting courses </li><li> Problem solving that involves identifying and analysing diverse problems and apply  appropriate decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p><p><i>Diploma or equivalent qualification in Counselling services\</i> </p><p><i>Qualified to administer First Aid or have a willingness to attain this qualification</i></p><p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p><p>Your application must include:</p><p>• covering letter</p><p>• current CV</p><p>• current employer and at least two other professionals to be listed as your referees</p><p>Applications addressed to Mrs Rebecca Kollaris, Principal   - <a href="mailto:principal&#64;stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p> </p><p>Applications close March 6 2025, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier. </p><p>St. James Catholic Primary school is committed to the protection, safety and wellbeing of all children.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>