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Listed By : Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of Broken Bay on 7 May 2025About UsAt Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB), our Vision is toprovide Authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care andcompassion. The Vision underpins our exciting and robust Towards 2025 Strategywhich places students at the centre of everything we do, and which brings schoolsand parishes together to work as one.Covering an expansive geographical area which includesthe Central Coast, Sydneys Northern Beaches and North Shore, Catholic SchoolsBroken Bay is a system serving 45 Catholic Schools with around 18,000 studentsfrom Kindergarten to Year 12.About The RoleCSBB is looking for TWO Counselling SupportPartners to join our Student Achievement Workstream on a permanentfull-time basis.The Counselling Support Partners collaborate with andprovide supervision, professional guidance and support to our Primary andSecondary School Counsellors.These roles are not required to work duringschool vacation periods.These positions are based at ourhead officeinPennantHills, with the option to work from home 1 day a week.Key Responsibilities Coordinateclinical supervision for school counsellors (K-12), including deliveringsupervision directlyProvideclinical support for school counsellors, to ensure service provision toschools is appropriate and best practice models align to CSBB requirementsand code of conduct, and professional standards of the AustralianPsychological Society and Australian Association of Social WorkersProvidea high level of expertise, advice and recommendations to clinical casework/clinicalintervention to complex mental health presentationsCoordinateand guide the administration of psychometric mental health screeners andassessmentDelivertargeted professional learning and coaching to build the capacity ofschool counsellors to enhance their performance in managing and respondingto students with mental health and/or behavioural concernsMonitorthe quality of school counselling services within a culture of continuousimprovement ? ?Provideexpert advice and recommendations for school leaders and counsellors aboutmental health issues and their impact on learning and student wellbeingEnsure files and records of the school counsellingservice are managed in line with privacy and confidentiality requirementsaligned to APS standardsAbout YouSupportiveof, or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos ofthe Catholic faith in an educational contextExtensiveexperience as a mental health practitioner specialising in children andyoung peoples mental healthAtrack record of managing self to meet deadlines, deliver high quality workwith emotional self-awareness and awareness of othersHaveexcellent interpersonal and communication skills&solutions-focused mindsetEnergisedby working in a fast-paced environment & is adaptive and responsive tochange and can work under pressureExperienceworking within a school or system of schools environment, or facilitatingtherapeutic groups, or proactive and preventative programs (desirablethough not essential)Havesound knowledge of relevant legislations e.g. NSW Educational Act (1990),current child protection etcQualificationsPostgraduatequalifications in Psychology and Social WorkBoard-approvedsupervisor status or commitment to attaining supervisor statusRegisteredmembership with an appropriate professional association i.e. APS(Australian Psychological Society) or AASW (Australian Association ofSocial Work)ValidWorking with Children CheckCurrentand valid NSW Drivers Licence (and own car required)Benefits of Working with UsCompetitivesalary on offerFreeonsite parking or public transport close by25%School Fee Discount for eligible employeesAnnualleave loading and ex-gratia leave at Christmas timeSalaryPackaging for eligible employeesApplication ProcessApplications should include:Acover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interestedin the role and addressing the criteria listed aboveApplications Close on Friday, 23 May 2025However, we will be reviewing andprogressing applications as we receive them.Agencies, please note that unsolicitedresumes for this position will not be considered.About UsAt Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB), our Vision is toprovide Authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care andcompassion. The Vision underpins our exciting and robust Towards 2025 Strategywhich places students at the centre of everything we do, and which brings schoolsand parishes together to work as one.Covering an expansive geographical area which includesthe Central Coast, Sydneys Northern Beaches and North Shore, Catholic SchoolsBroken Bay is a system serving 45 Catholic Schools with around 18,000 studentsfrom Kindergarten to Year 12.About The RoleCSBB is looking for TWO Counselling SupportPartners to join our Student Achievement Workstream on a permanentfull-time basis.The Counselling Support Partners collaborate with andprovide supervision, professional guidance and support to our Primary andSecondary School Counsellors.These roles are not required to work duringschool vacation periods.These positions are based at ourhead officeinPennantHills, with the option to work from home 1 day a week.Key Responsibilities Coordinateclinical supervision for school counsellors (K-12), including deliveringsupervision directlyProvideclinical support for school counsellors, to ensure service provision toschools is appropriate and best practice models align to CSBB requirementsand code of conduct, and professional standards of the AustralianPsychological Society and Australian Association of Social WorkersProvidea high level of expertise, advice and recommendations to clinical casework/clinicalintervention to complex mental health presentationsCoordinateand guide the administration of psychometric mental health screeners andassessmentDelivertargeted professional learning and coaching to build the capacity ofschool counsellors to enhance their performance in managing and respondingto students with mental health and/or behavioural concernsMonitorthe quality of school counselling services within a culture of continuousimprovement ? ?Provideexpert advice and recommendations for school leaders and counsellors aboutmental health issues and their impact on learning and student wellbeingEnsure files and records of the school counsellingservice are managed in line with privacy and confidentiality requirementsaligned to APS standardsAbout YouSupportiveof, or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos ofthe Catholic faith in an educational contextExtensiveexperience as a mental health practitioner specialising in children andyoung peoples mental healthAtrack record of managing self to meet deadlines, deliver high quality workwith emotional self-awareness and awareness of othersHaveexcellent interpersonal and communication skills&solutions-focused mindsetEnergisedby working in a fast-paced environment & is adaptive and responsive tochange and can work under pressureExperienceworking within a school or system of schools environment, or facilitatingtherapeutic groups, or proactive and preventative programs (desirablethough not essential)Havesound knowledge of relevant legislations e.g. NSW Educational Act (1990),current child protection etcQualificationsPostgraduatequalifications in Psychology and Social WorkBoard-approvedsupervisor status or commitment to attaining supervisor statusRegisteredmembership with an appropriate professional association i.e. APS(Australian Psychological Society) or AASW (Australian Association ofSocial Work)ValidWorking with Children CheckCurrentand valid NSW Drivers Licence (and own car required)Benefits of Working with UsCompetitivesalary on offerFreeonsite parking or public transport close by25%School Fee Discount for eligible employeesAnnualleave loading and ex-gratia leave at Christmas timeSalaryPackaging for eligible employeesApplication ProcessApplications should include:Acover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interestedin the role and addressing the criteria listed aboveAcurrent resumeCLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLY NOWApplications Close on Friday, 23 May 2025However, we will be reviewing andprogressing applications as we receive them.EnquiriesIf you have any enquiries about this role, please emailMalik at malik.ali@dbb.catholic.edu.auAgencies, please note that unsolicitedresumes for this position will not be considered.Catholic Schools Broken Baypromotes a culture of safety and care for children and young people. TheDiocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter provides overarching principles thatensure children and young people are at the centre of the work we do and thatevery child and young person is encouraged to have a voice and participate intheir community to their fullest potential. All employees must be aware of theDiocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter and be committed to organisationalchild safe standards and practice. Successful applicants for child-relatedroles must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr