Mercedes College - PERTH
School Principal : Dr Lucie McCrory School Address : PO Box 6553 East Perth WA 6892 Phone Number : 9323 1323 Fax Number : 9323 1333 Email Address : admin@mercedes.wa.edu.au. Web Site : www.mercedes.wa.edu.au.
Type : Part-Time Term : Temporary
Position Details
College Psychologist – Part-time (0.53 FTE), Temporary
The College Psychologist will play a critical role in supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of students. They provide individualised and group counselling to address learning difficulties, behavioural issues, and mental health concerns, ensuring students can maximise their potential during their school years.
The role also collaborates closely with the Team for Inclusive Education to enhance learning outcomes for students with special needs and may conduct psychological testing to support educational planning and interventions.
In addition to counselling, the Psychologist adheres to the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics, ensuring confidentiality in all referrals unless there is a clear risk to the student or others. They work collaboratively with Deputy Principal of Pastoral Care, Heads of Years, Teachers and parents, to manage and support students with emotional and behavioural challenges.
For this position, we are looking for availability for three days per week, during term time only.
For full details including how to apply, please visit our website: mercedes.wa.edu.au/our-college/vacancies/
Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 7th November, 2024 Applications Close : 18th November, 2024 Vacancy Number : 31284