<p><strong>Join Our Team at John Paul College!</strong></p> <p>John Paul College, Frankston is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a rich heritage in the traditions of the FCJ sisters and the Marianists. We believe every student’s success is grounded in quality learning and teaching, and a school culture that fosters wellbeing, promotes resilience and inspires faith in action.</p> <p>Our staff are supported with ongoing professional learning that promotes best practice across all areas of the College. Teams collaborate to strengthen a culture of continuous growth, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning for all members of our community.</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Psychologist – Team Leader</strong> to lead our Counselling Services team and contribute to whole school wellbeing practice.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;About the Role</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>The Senior Psychologist – Team Leader provides clinical leadership and strategic oversight of counselling services across the College. Balancing direct clinical work with complex and high risk students alongside team leadership, this role plays a key part in promoting student mental health, engagement and wellbeing.</p> <p>Working closely with school leaders, staff, families and external providers, the role contributes to a coordinated, preventative and responsive wellbeing framework aligned with the College mission.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Leading and overseeing the delivery of counselling services across the College.</li> <li>Providing specialist assessment, intervention and case management for complex students.</li> <li>Managing referral, triage and allocation processes.</li> <li>Leading and supervising the Counselling Services team.</li> <li>Building staff capacity through consultation and professional learning.</li> <li>Contributing to service development, data informed planning and critical incident response.</li> <li>Upholding ethical practice, child safety obligations and Catholic education values.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Strong clinical expertise and experience supporting complex and high risk presentations.</li> <li>Proven leadership and supervision capability within a multidisciplinary setting.</li> <li>Sound judgement, strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li> <li>A trauma informed, inclusive and collaborative approach.</li> <li>Commitment to the Vision, Mission and values of John Paul College.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist.</li> <li>Relevant postgraduate qualifications.</li> <li>Experience working in, or with a strong understanding of, educational settings (preferred).</li> <li>Endorsement as an Educational Psychologist (desirable).</li> <li>Valid Working with Children Check.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join John Paul College:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A supportive and faith informed professional environment.</li> <li>Opportunities to influence whole school wellbeing practice.</li> <li>Ongoing professional learning and leadership development.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Position Details:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full-time, ongoing position</li> <li>Commencing as soon as possible</li> <li>Category B, Level 5, Education Support Employee under the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application will close:</strong></p> <p>Wednesday 22 April at 4.00pm. Please note that shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and provide evidence of this. Please submit a cover letter and resume addressed to our Principal, Mr. John Visentin, by clicking the 'Apply Now' button and following the prompts.</p> <p>The John Paul College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are a child safe employer and we are committed to the welfare of children and young people in our protection. &nbsp;All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>