Christway College
CHRISTWAY COLLEGE – KINGSTON STUDENT COUNSELLOR The College is seeking applicants for a Student Counsellor to work across all year levels in the College. The position is part-time or full-time, FTE negotiable, commencing January 2025. Salary will be negotiated in accordance with experience and qualifications. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Student Counsellor is a key role at Christway College, responsible for the provision of services in relation to the psychological and emotional wellbeing of students. The Student Counsellor supports the management of students with emotional or behavioural challenges or those who are experiencing personal difficulties that impact upon their overall wellbeing. The Student Counsellor will have a tertiary qualification in counselling and have a background in counselling children. The Student Counsellor will report directly to the Head of Student Wellbeing and liaise closely with other key leaders and staff, especially those entrusted with student wellbeing and chaplaincy, so that together they can provide timely, proactive support for our students and help build the capacity of the College community to promote a nurturing environment that aligns with the College’s vision and mission.[i] For a detailed position description, please go to the College website: www.christway.vic.edu.au (ABOUT tab > Employment) APPLICATION PROCESS Applications will be received as advertised until Monday 25 November 2024 and should be marked with the position you are applying for and sent via email to the Head of Campus, Jason Burgess at jason.burgess@christway.vic.edu.au Applicants are invited to provide: · a cover letter · a concise curriculum vitae including: o personal details o church involvement o career experience, and o academic attainments · three referees are required to be listed, including one church reference demonstrating an active Christian faith. In your cover letter, you may want to include reference to: · ability to perform your responsibilities in a manner which reflects the College’s mission · any previous experience regarding working in a Christian context · your pastoral heart for student welfare, community connectivity and parent partnership · any relevant technological skills Christway College Kingston Christway College Kingston is an independent, Christian co-educational school for students from Prep to Year 12. The College is located in the South-East suburbs of Melbourne, about a 30-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD and has a current enrolment of 365 students. We believe in a holistic education where academic learning is balanced with the pursuit of spiritual, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. The teachers are hand-picked for their professionalism and develop strong and caring relationships with their students as they encourage them to grow as learners and grow in their faith and character. Staff members are expected to subscribe wholeheartedly to the Christway College Statement of Faith and be active Christians with church involvement. If you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be contacted by telephone. If your application is not successful, you will be notified by email. High quality applications may be processed and interviews held before the closing date, resulting in the employment advertisement being withdrawn prior to the closing date. Should you require any further information please telephone the College office on 03 8550 6650 or visit our website at www.christway.vic.edu.au. [i] The College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at the College is responsible for the care and protection of children. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and the College’s Child Protection and Safety Policy. Applicants are required to provide a valid Working With Children Check/VIT and will be subject to background checking in accordance with this policy.