- Permanent Role offering flexibility with school holidays off work
- Anglican Schools Network of School Psychologists and Counsellors
- Clinical Supervision provided
St Hilda’s School is one of Australia’s leading PP-12 Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls, located on the Gold Coast. With an enviable reputation for excellence in girls’ education and world-class facilities, the School has a long history of outstanding academic achievement, based on strong Anglican Christian values. It is committed to excellence in the education of girls and to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.
Applications for the following position to commence in February 2024.
Permanent Part Time, Term Time
(Does not include school holiday periods)
Thursday & Fridays 8.00am – 4.00pm
(flexibility with days can be discussed)
The School Psychologist is required to focus on student wellbeing and work collaboratively to promote and foster the development and mental health of all students.
Responsibilities:
- Provide counselling to students and their families from Pre-Prep to Year 12.
- Work closely with the Full-Time Psychologist and the Part-Time School Psychologist who works Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
- Liaise with staff to ensure holistic support for students and devise and deliver preventative mental health programs.
- Provide risk and safety assessments.
- Provide referrals for students to the appropriate external health professionals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date notes and files.
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements:
- Formal qualifications at Degree level in psychology with post-graduate qualifications in educational psychology, child and adolescent psychology, student counselling, or school psychology desirable.
- Experience working in a school environment, with adolescents or liaising with schools is an advantage.
- Experience working with Junior School (primary school-aged children) is desirable.
- Psychologists require evidence of general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Current First Aid, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid Qualifications or willing to obtain prior to commencement.
- Occasional after-hours work such as evenings and weekends may be required due to the School being a Boarding School.
As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Counselling Policy, Code of Conduct, and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.
The successful applicant must be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church’s Professional Standards Register.
Applications should be submitted by 9.00am Monday 22 January 2024. The School reserves the right to select and appoint prior to the closing date.
10 January 2024
Southport
Queensland, Australia
Part Time
Healthcare & Medical
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
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