<p>Are you a professional social worker or counsellor who wants to be part of an innovative team supporting student wellbeing?&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a replacement Social Worker/Counsellor to work within the Counselling Services Team and alongside Wellbeing teams across the college, Reception to Year 12, delivering professional and high-quality assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, case management and support to students and families of all year levels. This opportunity requires a professional able to understand and role model protective practices and safeguarding.&nbsp;</p> <p>This replacement position (covering for a period of leave) will commence ASAP or by negotiation, and finalise at the start of the school year in 2027. The hours of this role are 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) over 45 weeks&nbsp;per year, during the school year.</p> <p>The Counselling Services Team consists of four staff who work closely with students to identify, address and prioritise wellbeing across the college.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong><br> You are compassionate with a knack for juggling a full plate, flexible, adaptable, have a calm head and collected presence in sessions, and a heart that beats for making a real impact. You enjoy being part of a team! Above all, you have a passion for meaningfully contribution for the benefit of student success, development, and wellbeing of young people, via:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in trauma-based practice and support</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to collaborate in a dynamic and flexible environments</li> <li>Possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in developing positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community</li> <li>Demonstrate pastoral care of all students and support them in developing personal responsibility</li> <li>Understanding of the policies and procedures that guide the effective management of critical incidents in school communities</li> <li>Experience of relationships with external agencies supporting the wellbeing of young people</li> <li>Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision within a team environment</li> <li>Actively support and contribute to St Paul’s College, as a Catholic College in the Edmund Rice Tradition, embodied within the College’s values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>St Paul’s College is a thriving co-educational R-12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition. Co-existing on the one campus, St Paul’s College has a distinct Primary Years and Secondary Years location working cohesively to make the student learning journey seamless.</p> <p>We are a welcoming and diverse community where families and teachers work together to guide students in becoming compassionate, respectful, and faithful young adults.</p> <p>Our staff play a vital role in fostering a learning environment that reflects our core values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity.</p> <p><strong>Why St Paul’s?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Join a values-led R–12 co-educational college where relationships and wellbeing are at the heart of learning.</li> <li>Be part of a warm, inclusive and future-focused staff team</li> <li>Work in a college that celebrates diversity, collaboration and professional growth</li> <li>Enjoy the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s learning journey</li> </ul> <p>For any additional information, please contact Jenny Allan, People &amp; Culture Advisor at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au?subject=Social%20Worker%2FCounsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Social%20Worker%2FCounsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au?subject=Social%20Worker%2FCounsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au</a></p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Applications are to be submitted via the St Paul’s College website<br><a href="https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">St Paul's College | Employment</a></p> <p>Submissions must include:</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Application addressed to the Prinicpal, Mr Patrick Harmer outlining the following (no more than two A4 pages)<br> - your knowledge, understanding, and experience relevant to the role<br> - what has motivated you to apply for a position at St Paul’s College, and<br> - what you hope to contribute to the school community</li> <li>Resume</li> <li>Application for Employment Declaration (available from the College website)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4:00pm Wednesday 3 Sep 2025<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><i>Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date</i></p>