School Counsellor/Wellbeing Youth Support Worker

Pacific Hills Christian School; Yamba; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Mission opportunities

AISNSW Fitness Passport Program

Job summary

Pacific Valley Christian School in NSW is seeking a compassionate wellbeing professional to support student wellbeing and engagement within a Christian school community. The role includes providing wellbeing support and counselling to students, coordinating with families and staff, and liaising with external agencies as needed.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal and wellbeing team to implement pastoral care initiatives and respond to welfare concerns while upholding

Qualifications

• Requires genuine Christian faith and commitment to Christian education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in school wellbeing, counselling, or pastoral care desirable.
• Applicants may possess qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work, youth work, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellbeing support and counselling to students.
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges.
• Develop partnerships with families and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and leadership to support student outcomes.
• Coordinate wellbeing plans and case management.
• Contribute to the Christian wellbeing framework and pastoral care.
• Respond to wellbeing incidents as required.

Skills

Christian Faith

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral care

Collaboration

Education

Counselling/Psychology degree

Social Work degree

Youth Work qualification

Job description

Pacific Valley Christian School is seeking a compassionate and proactive wellbeing professional to join our growing school community in Term 1, 2027.

We welcome applications from qualified Counsellors, Wellbeing Youth Support Workers, or experienced wellbeing practitioners who are passionate about supporting students and their families.

The position may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis depending on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and availability. This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in the wellbeing, growth, and development of students while working within a supportive Christian school community.

Pacific Valley Christian Schoolis a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian learning community committed to developing and nurturing our students. It is a well-established school located near Yamba (in Townsend) on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being ‘to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour’. A distinctive of Pacific Valley is our commitment to Christian service.

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Pacific Valley Christian School

Job Description

About the Role

• Working closely with the Principal, staff, families, and wellbeing professionals, you will provide support that strengthens student wellbeing and engagement across the school community. Responsibilities may include:
• Providing wellbeing support and counselling services to students
• Supporting students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges
• Developing positive partnerships with families and staff
• Assisting with student wellbeing programs and initiatives
• Collaborating with teachers and school leadership to support student outcomes
• Liaising with external specialists and support agencies
• Contributing to case management and coordinated wellbeing plans
• Supporting the school's pastoral care and Christian wellbeing framework
• Responding to critical incidents and other wellbeing matters as required

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• We are seeking someone who:
• Has a genuine Christian faith and commitment to Christian education
• Is passionate about supporting young people to thrive
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Works collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external agencies
• Exercises sound professional judgement and confidentiality
• Has a heart for service and pastoral care within a Christian school community

Applicants may possess:

• Qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field
• Experience working with children and young people in educational, community, wellbeing, or counselling settings
• Experience supporting student wellbeing, engagement, behaviour, or pastoral care programs

As a valued member of our community you will:

• Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
• Share in daily devotions as a staff
• Access career growth & development
• Have Global Mission opportunities
• Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

Pacific Valley Christian Schoolis a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.