School Counsellor (Psychologist/Social Worker/Youth Worker), Mornington

Role Description / Criteria Applications are sought for the part time (0.50 FTE) fixed term position of School Counsellor at the Mornington Campus. The School Counsellor provides students and families at the College with appropriate support to cope with issues that impact their wellbeing. They are responsible to the Principal through the Vice Principal– Students, Vice Principals and Deputy Principals – Heads of Campus. 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. The period of the fixed term replacement position is 13 July – 18 September 2026 and the days of work for this position are negotiable. This is an Education Support Employee Position Level 5 Category B.

About Padua College Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic Secondary co‑education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. The 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.

Overview of the Role This position provides students and families at the College with appropriate support to cope with issues that impact their wellbeing. The School Counsellor reports to the Principal through the Vice Principal– Students, Vice Principals and Deputy Principals – Heads of Campus and to 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 effectiveways of dealing with students and their educational, emotional and social well‑being.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Supporting the implementation of the Vision and Mission Statements of Padua College

Collaborating with the College Pastoral Associate and Counselling Services Team Leader on matters of wellbeing for members of the College community

Liaising with teaching staff concerning student wellbeing issues

Supporting the College Pastoral Associate and College Pastoral Executive in formulating the College response to any college critical incident

Being a representative on various College and external committees

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

Salary and Remuneration According to the CEMEA 2022, $102,955.00– $113,653.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

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