About Illawarra Christian School
Illawarra Christian School is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian school located in Cordeaux Heights, ten minutes from the centre of Wollongong. We are committed to partnering with parents in the provision of quality Christian education to students in the Illawarra. Our school has a strong focus on effective teaching and learning, and the pursuit of excellence for the glory of God.
Our experienced and dedicated Christian staff are committed to providing quality education where the word of God is taught faithfully, a biblical worldview is integrated into all aspects of school life, and where students are thoroughly equipped to serve Christ. Illawarra Christian School enjoys a strong educational heritage, nurturing students to reach their God-given potential and providing options for their future ministries, study and employment. We are known for the genuine care we extend to all students and have an outstanding record of academic achievement.
What you’ll do
We are looking for a School Psychologist/Counsellor to fill a role within our Multi-Disciplinary Team. The successful candidate will join an existing team in either a full time or part time capacity, and will apply their counselling, pastoral care and education expertise to assist students, parents, teachers and the school's executive team to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for students.
The role reports to the school's Director of Wellbeing. Hours worked and start date are negotiable for the right candidate.
The details
- Full-time or part time position, negotiable for the right candidate
- Salary range $101K-109K pro rata, exclusive of superannuation; consistent with the Christian Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2023
- Located in Cordeaux Heights, NSW
- The school offers generous employee conditions, including negotiable hours during school holidays, salary packaging (including novated leasing), Employee Assistance Program and school-provided laptop for all staff.
What you’ll bring
The successful applicant will:
- Be a practising Christian of reformed persuasion, actively involved in their local church and supportive of the ethos and aims of the schoolDemonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention
- Be able to offer counselling and support services to students from Prep to Year 12
- Have excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work with staff, parents and external providers
- (Ideal:) Be a registered psychologist and member of a professional network/body, or alternatively have experience working with children as a counsellor
- (Ideal): Have experience with psychometric testing, implementation and reporting
- Have a valid Working with Children Check
Next Steps
Interested? Please view the full position description and selection criteria, and apply here.
For further information about the position or application process, please contact the Principal's PA, Melinda Vidler, by email [email protected] or by phone at (02) 4239 5200. Applications close on 2 May 2024 although the school reserves the right to appoint to the position before the closing date.