Student Counsellor

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Glen Waverley Primary School is a high-performing and inclusive learning community, we are committed to nurturing the wellbeing and academic growth of every student. We are currently seeking a compassionate, and highly motivated counsellor to join our dedicated team. The position is for two days per week, the days are flexible, with the potential for the number days increasing. 

The successful applicant will be an integral member of our Allied Health Team, which includes a Senior School Counsellor, Speech Pathologist, and Provisional Educational Psychologist. Reporting to the Assistant Principal (Wellbeing) and the School Principal, the School Counsellor will work collaboratively to support students¿ social, emotional, and psychological development. 

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a deep understanding of student mental health and wellbeing, and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students, families, and staff. They will be proactive, empathetic, and culturally responsive, with the professional expertise to provide counselling support, develop preventative wellbeing programs, and contribute to a positive school culture where every child feels safe, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Selection Criteria

1. Ability to implement a range of small group and whole-school mental health prevention and promotion activities aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for staff and/or students on key mental he…