Head of Counselling / Clinical Psychologist
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, founded in ****, is a leading Catholic Independent Day and Boarding School located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The School is co-educational ELC-6, and girls only 7-12.
We are inviting applications for the position of
Head of Counselling / Clinical Psychologist commencing in Term 1, ****.
The Head of Counselling holds overall responsibility and accountability for psychological services delivered to students at KRB, as well as leading the development of strategic progress in this area. Leading a small team and sharing the operational student caseload, the role works with other School Leaders to develop and implement proactive initiatives to enhance student wellbeing and respond to emerging trends and issues.
The role:
Lead the strategic development and delivery of mental health and wellbeing initiatives across K–12 day and boarding programs
Provide expert counseling, assessment, intervention and case management support for students, families and staff, including urgent and critical incident responses
Partner with pastoral, boarding and school leadership teams to advise on student wellbeing, behaviour support, safeguarding and child protection matters
Develop and deliver education, training and resources for key stakeholders in areas such as child protection, positive psychology, pastoral care and student wellbeing
Maintain professional records and collaborate with external agencies and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated support for students
In collaboration with a team, review, develop and implement relevant policies, procedures and guidelines to support consistent, evidence-informed practice across student wellbeing, counselling,



safeguarding and child protection.
The ideal candidate:
Fully qualified and registered Psychologist, with relevant experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in an educational setting
Experience providing psychological intervention to children, adolescents and their families within a systemic therapeutic framework
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and evaluating proactive wellbeing initiatives
Sound understanding of contemporary issues, research and emerging trends in child and adolescent psychology
Advanced knowledge of child protection legislation, safeguarding obligations and best-practice approaches
Demonstrated experience leading, supporting and developing a professional team
Current Working With Children Check
Ability to model the five goals of Sacred Heart Education in interactions with students, staff, and parents.
As Sacred Heart Educators, we are:
Committed to the Sacred Heart Charism
Optimistic, relational individuals who act with integrity and share their love of learning
Reflective practitioners who strive for professional excellence
As Sacred Heart Educators, this is our commitment to our students and colleagues within our KRB community.
Amongst other employee benefits, Kincoppal – Rose Bay School offers:
competitive rates of pay that are above MEA rates
17.5% leave loading




a free staff shuttle service to and fromEdgecliff station
an array of culture-focusedwell-being and social initiatives e.g. Personal Training, Book Club, complimentary pool and gym access, financial advice, confidential and independent EAP, access to Fitness Passport
flexibility in hours (subject to timetable)
a fantastic daily menu of lunches for a nominal fee
professional learning - an opportunity to tailor your learning to your needs
an opportunity to discuss and act on your career aspirations
discounted tuition fees for children of permanent employees
an opportunity to align your personal and professional values with your workplace
various salary sacrificing options, including novated leasing
To learn more about life at our School, visit our page on
LinkedIn
and our
Website
.
Our School is an Equal Chance Employer, and we welcome expressions of interest from any suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of your personal background.
Apply by 14 October ****.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the Director of People and Culture, Rita Nakhle (e: ******; ph: ************).
One-page covering letter including why you have applied for this role, why you are moving on from your current role, and your unique skills and experiences that separate you from other candidates
An updated CV.
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
direct applicants only - no Agency referrals at this time
In accordance with Child Protection legislation all people seeking child-related employment are required to complete a Working with Children Check clearance before employment.
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📌 Head Of Counselling / Clinical Psychologist (Sydney)
🏢 Kincoppal-Rose Bay School
📍 Sydney