School Counsellor - Part Time Contract - Primary Years focus

We invite applications from experienced and collaborative counsellors who align with our mission of 'Excellence in Education,Christianity in Action' and are keen to contribute within our wider counselling team and school.

Commencing Term 1, 2027, this contract role (with potential to become permanent) will particularly focus on the Primary years - pre K (4years) through to year 6 (12 years).
Work with primary aged students is primarily family based work and relies on consultation and collaboration between teaching staff, families and external practitioners.

- skilled qualifications in a relevant field of counselling such as psychology, clinical social work or counselling, enabling professional registration
- developmental training/background across early and adolescent years, to be able to assess presenting concerns through a developmental lens
- understanding of the academic and wellbeing needs of students as these relate to their learning and personal growth outcomes
- identification, formulation and counselling of students, and experience counselling parents
- identifying appropriate external professionals for students requiring support outside the services of the specialist staff at NBCS




- strong ability to support and collaborate with educators to formulate support programs for students with behavioural, emotional and developmental concerns
- solid case management skills
- familiarity and experience in interpreting psychometric reports

Professional Attributes:

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Passionate about working with Primary School age students
- Effective organisation with ability to coordinate and participate in a team environment
- Approachability, and the ability to develop positive and professional relationships with staff
- Initiative
- Demonstrated willingness to collaborate effectively with a broad range of key academic and wellbeing staff to enhance student outcomes
- Professionalism and discretion at all times in relation to confidential matters
- Resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to the frequently changing demands of a school context
- Commitment to the provision of a high standard of professional care

PPrerequisites:

A current Working With Children Check clearance, or ability to obtain

Please note that applications will considered as they are received and interviews will commence early term 4.

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📌 School Counsellor - Part Time Contract - Primary Years focus (Sydney)
🏢 Work Initiatives
📍 Sydney