Director of Counselling Services

• Whole School - Full Time, Ongoing
• Keysborough campus - On site
• Make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing
• Commencing on 22 April 2025

About Haileybury

Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.

Everything that we do is centred around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work:

• Every student matters every day
• Every staff member matters every day
• Effective practices support sustainability
• One inclusive community

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people.

The role

A key aspect of this role is fostering a positive and professional work culture that promotes excellence in practice and performance.

At Haileybury, we prioritise the holistic development of our students, recognising the crucial role that mental health plays in their overall wellbeing. As a leading educational institution, we are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

The Director of Counselling Services leads, manages, and develops Haileybury’s team of Psychologists across all campuses, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-focused psychological services that meet and exceed required standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Psychologists, fostering a collaborative and professional environment.
• Provide direct psychological support to students, including individual counselling, case management, and referrals to external providers.
• Develop, implement, and review Student Wellbeing and counselling policies, procedures, and systems.
• Design and deliver proactive and preventative mental health programs to enhance student resilience and connectedness.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings and Pastoral Care meetings as required.
• Facilitate wellbeing programs and materials for the broader school community.
• Collaborate on student assessments and contribute to funding and special provisions applications.
• Provide high-level reports and data analysis to senior management, including identifying high-risk cases and tracking trends in psychological service usage.
• The Director of Counselling Services and the Psychologists are the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Officers.

They are responsible for assisting and advising on child safety and wellbeing matters and are the first points of contact for raising child safety matters.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders using excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Strong commitment to providing safe, high-quality care using a client-centred approach
• Strong computer skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to interpret data and write reports
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and maintaining privacy of all students intact
• Ability to manage pastoral issues through effective dialogue and process.
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background
• Previous experience working at a school.

Academic qualifications

• Masters Degree in Psychology (accredited)
• Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency).
  

Why work for us;

Peer Supervision

Foster a collaborative environment through regular peer supervision sessions.

AHPRA Registration Paid

We cover the costs associated with AHPRA registration for our dedicated team members.

Professional Supervision

Provide opportunities for ongoing professional growth with up to 10 annual professional supervision sessions.

Professional Development

Encourage continuous learning and development through a commitment to professional growth.

Supervised Practice with Board Approved Supervisor (Educational and Developmental Psychology)

Eligible psychologists may have access to supervised practice opportunities with a Board-approved supervisor in Educational and Developmental Psychology.

Overall

We believe that these benefits, along with the flexible work arrangements, will contribute to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our future psychology team members.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below.

For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via [email protected] Applications for this position will only be accepted via the recruitment portal.

Applications close; 10.00am, Monday 3 March 2025.

We encourage applicants to apply at the earliest, as shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal.

Important Information

Please note that successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.