School Counsellor (Psychologist/Social Worker/Youth Worker)

Applications are sought for the part time (0.50 FTE) fixed term position of School Counsellor at the Mornington Campus. The School Counsellor provides students and families at the College with appropriate support to cope with issues that impact their wellbeing. They are responsible to the Principal through the Vice Principal – Students, Vice Principals and Deputy Principals – Heads of Campus. He/she will liaise with the Deputy Principals – Heads of Campus, House Coordinators, Homeroom Teachers, Subject Teachers and relevant College personnel regarding the most effective ways of dealing with students and their educational, emotional, and social well-being. The period of the fixed term replacement position is 13 July – 18 September 2026 and the days of work for this position are negotiable. This is an Education Support Employee Position Level 5 Category B.

Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic Secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

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