Teacher School Counsellor - Connected Communities Various Locations

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Teacher School Counsellor - Connected Communities Various Locations Position Information N.B. This requisition is a statewide opening for the positions as detailed in the School Counsellor Current Vacancy Locations Nomination Form available through the requisition. Are you looking for a rewarding career that is purposeful and stimulating, working with children and young people? The NSW Department of Education is seeking to appoint School Counsellors in a range of locations. The Department of Education serves the NSW community by providing world-class education from early childhood through to adulthood. School counsellors work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with school and Departmental staff to enhance student learning and wellbeing. They are appointed to a base school and provide psychological counselling services to students in allocated public schools from Preschool to Year 12. Ability and willingness to travel between worksites. This is a great opportunity to be part of a new and exciting growth phase at the Department of Education. You can look forward to a diverse caseload that you will find professionally satisfying and allow you to apply your professional skills in a supported and collegial environment. Selection Criteria We are looking for School Counsellors with qualifications in Education and Psychology. To be successful in these roles you will have: Teaching qualifications and eligibility for an approval to teach in NSW Department of Education schools Be a registered or provisionally registered psychologist, or eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia Have demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people Experience in counselling children and young people using evidence-based interventions Experience in cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessment of children and young people Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including report writing Ability to work collaboratively and liaise with key stakeholders to enhance outcomes for children and young people Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies Special Notes Scholarships are available for successful applicants who require additional training in the delivery of psychological services in school settings. Successful applicants will be provided with a Departmental induction program, ongoing professional learning and professional supervision. Please visit the below link to access the School Counsellor Current Vacancy Location Nomination Form; http://files.jobs.nsw.gov.au/dyzmas