<p>Your expertise will help create a positive and nurturing school environment, where every student feels valued and understood. As a School Counsellor, you will work closely with students, parents, and educators to address various issues including academic stress, emotional challenges, and social interactions. You will also develop programs and workshops that promote mental well-being and resilience. If you are someone who enjoys building relationships, listening, and contributing to the growth of young minds, this is the perfect position for you. Join us in fostering an environment that champions student success and holistic development. Together, we can empower our students to navigate their educational journey with confidence and support.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide individual and group counselling sessions for students.</li> <li>Assess students' needs through observations and interviews.</li> <li>Develop and implement programs that promote emotional and social development.</li> <li>Collaborate with teachers and parents to support student well-being.</li> <li>Help students in setting academic and personal goals.</li> <li>Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.</li> <li>Maintain records of counselling sessions and student progress.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting.</li> <li>Ability to create and foster a safe and welcoming environment.</li> <li>Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics in school counselling.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>About Catherine McAuley College</u></strong></p> <p>Catherine McAuley College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school located in the beautiful central Victorian city of Bendigo. The College is situated across two campuses, one in the city centre and one on 70 acres, 6.5kms from the city centre.&nbsp;</p> <p>The College is a member of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercy.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Mercy Education Limited,</a> with schools located across Australia. The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘<strong>inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve</strong>’.&nbsp;</p> <p>The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy.</p> <p>The College is a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/discover/faith-mission/regen/" rel="nofollow">reGEN</a> school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>To explore what happens in our learning areas across both campuses, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/vt-coolock/" rel="nofollow">website</a>, take a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/vt-coolock/" rel="nofollow">virtual tour</a> or look through&nbsp;<a href="https://openhouse.cmc.vic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Open House</a> which also includes further 3D tours .</p>