<p><strong>School Counsellor</strong></p> <p>Aquinas College wishes to appoint a dynamic, suitably qualified applicant to the position of School Counsellor. This is a part-time (0.4 - 0.6FTE) ongoing position and we are looking for the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible. There are currently two vacancies.<br><br> The preferred candidate will be enthusiastic and keen to engage with Aquinas College students and their families. Our services are based on a continuum of care model, based on the Framework for Student Support Services in Victorian Schools.<br><br> The successful applicant:<br><br> * Will have knowledge and experience in counselling particularly in relation to working with adolescents and their families<br> * Will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children<br> * Will have experience in developing and implementing programs which meet the needs of specific groups of students<br> * Will have excellent communication skills<br> * Will have the ability to work successfully within a team<br> * Will have qualifications appropriate to the role<br> * Will have an understanding of Ministerial Order 1359 on Child Safety as it relates to the College’s Code of Conduct, &nbsp; &nbsp;policies, procedures and practice.<br> * Will be able to demonstrate a professional standard of practice in line with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) standards and code of ethics and/or the Australian Counselling Associations (ACA) or similar bodies.<br> * Will have a current Working with Children Check, National Police Check or be willing to undertake these</p> <p><br><strong>Aquinas College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</strong><br><br> For a copy of the Position Description click on this<a href="https://media.digistormhosting.com.au/ac-au-vic-612-website/documents/Position-Descriptions/School-Counsellor.pdf?v=1746494902" rel="nofollow"> <strong>here</strong>.</a><br><br> To apply - please provide a letter of application, current CV and certified copies of qualifications, which must be uploaded through the link below this advertisement.<br><br> Applications close at 9.00am Wednesday 21st May 2025 and should be addressed to:<br><br> Mr David Broadbent<br> Principal<br> Aquinas College Ringwood 3134</p>