Job Description
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Staines Memorial College | Redbank Plains, QLD
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Staines Memorial College is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to support the social, emotional, behavioural and spiritual wellbeing of our students.
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Working as part of the Student Welfare Team, you will provide timely, informed and therapeutic support to students while partnering with families, College staff and external allied health professionals.
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If you are passionate about supporting young people, integrating Christian faith with professional practice and helping students develop their character and wellbeing, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to our mission to "Transform Lives".
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This is a part-time and term-time only role.
About the Rolen
As the College Counsellor, you will provide professional counselling, pastoral care and wellbeing support to students across the College.
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You will:
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Respond to students' social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing needs
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Provide appropriate therapeutic care and support
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Offer Christian guidance and encouragement to students, families and staff
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Support students experiencing escalating behaviours to develop more positive ways of responding
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Work collaboratively with the Student Welfare Team and other College leaders
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Liaise with families and external allied health and support services
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Case-manage students and maintain accurate, confidential records
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Contribute to wellbeing programs, activities and professional learning
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This position reports directly to the Director of Character and Culture and works closely with the Student Welfare team.
Key Responsibilitiesn
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Provide authentic, appropriate and timely counselling support to students
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and wellbeing practices
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Support the character development of students and help them recognise and develop their individual strengths
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Work with College leaders to respond effectively to student wellbeing needs
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Coordinate referrals and connect students with internal and external support services
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Organise and support activities and experiences that strengthen student wellbeing
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Manage appointments, case notes, follow-up actions and other administrative requirements
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Provide relevant career development and wellbeing education to staff and students
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Participate in staff meetings, professional development and clinical supervision
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Maintain professional, ethical and confidential counselling practices
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Follow College policies, safety procedures and the Staff Code of Conduct
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To view the full Position Description, please click here.
About Youn
To be successful in this role, you will:
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Be a person of Christian faith and integrity
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Uphold the College's Mission, Vision and Statement of Faith
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Be an active participant in a local Christian church
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Hold relevant qualifications and experience in counselling or a related field
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Demonstrate a strong understanding of student wellbeing and therapeutic practice
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Enjoy working with children and young people
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Communicate sensitively, clearly and professionally
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Build positive and effective relationships with students, families, staff and external providers
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Exercise sound professional judgement and maintain appropriate confidentiality
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Demonstrate patience when supporting people with differing needs and abilities
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Be highly organised and able to manage appointments, case notes and follow-up actions
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Be committed to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
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Hold or be eligible to obtain a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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Applicants must be:
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an Australian Citizen or
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a permanent resident or
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have an appropriate permit to work in Australia
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Desirable Skills & Experiencen
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Experience providing counselling or therapeutic support to children and young people
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Experience working within a school or education environment
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Knowledge of contemporary student wellbeing and engagement practices
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Experience in student case management and referral coordination
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Ability to develop and deliver wellbeing programs or professional learning
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Membership of, or eligibility for membership with, an appropriate professional association
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Experience working within a Christian organisation or ministry setting
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Why Join Staines Memorial College?n
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Be part of a supportive, faith-based College community
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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people
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Work collaboratively with a committed Student Welfare Team
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Contribute to the development of student wellbeing and character
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Support a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming lives
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How to Applyn
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Complete the Employment Expression of Interest Form via the following link CCM Employment Expression of Interest Form
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Staines Memorial College is a ministry of Christian Community Ministries Ltd. All staff must support the College's Statement of Faith and be active participants in their local Christian church.
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📌 Counsellor (Queensland)
🏢 Staines Memorial College
📍 Queensland