Impactful School Counsellor (0.4 FTE)

NSW Government; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Indemnity insurance as psychologist

Travel allowances

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Belmont High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking a School Counsellor (0.4 FTE). The role involves counselling and psychological assessment to support student learning and wellbeing, with opportunities to work across different year groups and school communities.

Regular supervision and professional development are provided within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Successful applicants will join a comprehensive public education system, with leave loading, travel

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling using evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Experience in psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychological assessment to students.
• Support teachers and families to address student learning and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with school communities and external agencies within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Counselling experience

Psychological assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Registered psychologist or eligible for registration

Job description

Belmont High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking a School Counsellor (0.4 FTE). The role involves counselling and psychological assessment to support student learning and wellbeing, with opportunities to work across different year groups and school communities.

Regular supervision and professional development are provided within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Successful applicants will join a comprehensive public education system, with leave loading, travel