<p>St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah is currently seeking an energetic and passionate <strong>School Counsellor.</strong> The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team.<br><br> You should be an experienced Psychologist or Social Worker with school-based experience and are registered with an appropriate professional association (i.e., AHPRA or AASW).<br><br> This is a temporary part-time opportunity (60 hours per fortnight) to start on 11 August 2025 and end on 26 January 2026. During this engagement, the successful candidate will be required to work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of every week.<br><br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;<br><br> We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% <strong>above</strong> the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li> <li><strong>Middle Leaders Program</strong>: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow</li> <li>Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Understanding and commitment to the ethos of Catholic education.</li> <li>Either a Psychologist or Social Worker with registered membership with the appropriate professional association (i.e., AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority or AASW - Australian Association of Social Workers).</li> <li>A strong understanding of current research and practice in the field of children and adolescent mental health, wellbeing, and education.</li> <li>Experience in counselling adolescents using evidence-based interventions.</li> <li>Experience in the administration of cognitive, emotional, and behavioural assessments and mental health screeners.</li> <li>Knowledge of current child protection legislation.</li> <li>An ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across teams to achieve educational improvement and positive wellbeing.</li> <li>Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Complex case management experience in a school setting will be highly regarded</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong><br><br> We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.<br><br><br><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br><br> Applications should include:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p><br><br><strong>To Apply -&gt;</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psc/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=6547&amp;PostingSeq=1"> <strong>CLICK HERE!</strong></a><br><br><br><br> The last date for submission of applications is 28<strong> July 2025</strong><br><br> Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.<br> &nbsp;</p>