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 position of full-time ongoing Wellbeing & Counselling Services Coordinator commencing as soon as practicable.

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

The Wellbeing and Counselling Services Coordinator is a key member of our school community, providing essential support to the Counselling Services Team. This position serves as the initial point of contact for students seeking assistance from Counselling Services, providing initial coordination, allocation, referral and appointments for the counselling team, and undertaking various administrative tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the Counselling Services Team. The Wellbeing and Counselling Services Coordinator is expected to undertake a high proportion of tasks involving complex, specialised or professional functions, and will be required to liaise with the general community, government agencies and service providers.

The Wellbeing and Counselling Services Coordinator is a key member of the Counselling Services Team and reports directly to the Vice Principal - Students.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The responsibilities of the Wellbeing and Counselling Services Coordinator include but are not limited to:

Administering the Counselling Services Team reception and providing an initial support response to students;

Coordinating and managing appointments for the Counselling Services Team;

Administrative duties associated with the effective management of the Counselling Services Team office;

in conjunction with the Vice Principal - Students, proactively seeking ways to enhance the delivery of preliminary contact in wellbeing services across the College;

performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $85,801.00 - $97,730.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation. POL 6 is $19,066.00 per annum.

Applications for this position close at 10.00am Wednesday 21 May 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 Wednesday 21 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.