Job description
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Salary: $79,017 – $84,821 per annum pro rata + 11% super + annual leave loading (dependant on qualifications and experience).
- Time Fraction: Full Time.
- Location: Chadstone campus.
- WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
- Position Status: Appointment to 31st December 2024.
Come join the dynamic team at Holmesglen’s Student Wellbeing Department as an experienced Counsellor. We’re on the lookout for a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and staff.
In this role, you’ll provide individual and group counselling to students that exhibit behaviours of concern and those impacted by these behaviours. You will play a key role in engaging stakeholders for early response and assessment as a preventative model of care. You will play an instrumental role in bringing about behavioural change through therapeutic frameworks, so that all students may thrive in their educational aspirations. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of Institution-wide change as you optimise the Behavioural Risk Assessment and Management (BRAM) framework and procedures alongside a diverse and highly experienced team. Additionally, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to lead engaging group workshops on various developmental topics, such as risk assessment and response, stress management, impacts of mental illness on learning and behaviour, trauma informed approaches, and the BRAM procedures.
ABOUT YOU
- No experience necessary in educational environments.
- Experience and expertise in using therapeutic models of care including, counselling, welfare services, behavioural modification, trauma informed care, and risk response and management.
- A commitment to ethical professional practices and counselling standards, along with a strong understanding of case management processes for effective support.
- Familiarity with relevant community organisations and welfare agencies, including welfare and mental health information services and referral procedures.
- Knowledge of necessary legislation, regulations, processes, and techniques, as well as strategies to support individuals with special needs.
- Possession of a graduate qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, or a related discipline, coupled with relevant work experience and relevant industry registration.
ABOUT US
Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.
The Student Wellbeing Department at Holmesglen helps students achieve educational, career and personal goals. We are a qualified and experienced team and adhere to a strict code of ethics. Our services include campus doctors, disability support, indigenous student support, personal and careers counselling, recreation and activities, welfare support.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.
Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
We provide our staff with:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs
- Regular supervision with a Senior Counsellor
- Monthly group supervision with a dynamic team of counsellors
- Quarterly engagement with the broader Wellbeing Team
- Team retreats to Holmesglen at Eildon
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexibility to achieve work life balance
- Opportunities for all
We commit to respond to every applicant.
Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.
TO APPLY
For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located on the last page of the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Like to know more? Please contact Ronald Danes, Manager, 92095228 and/or [email protected].
For application queries, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Counsellor – Behaviour Risk Assessment and Management enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is also attached.
If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department on 03 9564 1813 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.