About the business

Padua College is a large regional Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula with 2500 students across 3 campuses. With growing enrolments, we pride ourselves on providing excellent pastoral care and support to all students and their families.

About the role

Applications are sought for the part-time fixed-term position of Replacement School Counsellor to commence on 1 July 2025 - 16 July 2026. This is a parental leave replacement position.

Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.

We want every person to:

• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;

• be the best they can be; and

• make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

a) We welcome and affirm

b) We inspire growth of the whole person

c) We create a love of learning

d) We build positive relationships

e) We embrace diversity

f) We show compassion for those in need

g) We reconcile and forgive

h) We work for a just and peaceful world

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This Education Support Employee position provide students and families at the College with appropriate support to cope with issues that impact their wellbeing. The School Counsellor is responsible to the Principal through the Vice Principal - Students, Vice Principals and Deputy Principals - Heads of Campus and the Counselling Services Team Leader. He/she will liaise with the Deputy Principals - Heads of Campus, House Coordinators, Homeroom Teachers, Subject Teachers and relevant College personnel regarding the most effective ways of dealing with students and their educational, emotional and social well-being.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The responsibilities of the School Counsellor include but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the implementation of the Vision and Mission Statements of Padua College
2. Collaborating with the College Pastoral Associate and Counselling Services Team Leader on matters of wellbeing for members of the College community
3. Liaising with teaching staff concerning student wellbeing issues
4. Supporting the College Pastoral Associate and College Pastoral Executive in formulating the College response to any College critical incident
5. Being a representative on various College and external committees
6. performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $101,935.00 - $112,528.00 per annum (FTE), plus 11.5% superannuation.

Applications for this position close at 10.00am Monday 24 March 2025.

College Application Form and Role Descriptions can be obtained at the College website at www.padua.vic.edu.au. Application for this position should be returned to the Principal by email to [email protected], accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and transcripts (if appropriate) by 10.00am Monday 24 March 2025. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.