Current Opportunities

St Francis Xavier Primary School, Ballina

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School was founded by the Presentation Sisters over 125 years ago. In partnership with the parent and parish community, we nurture and practise the Catholic faith. At St Francis Xavier Primary, we provide an excellent educational environment that promotes effective learning and encouragement of individual potential.

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SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Part Time position for three months, 45.6 hours per fortnight,

Commencing 2 June 2025 and finishing 29 August 2025

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Applicants must:

• have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
• current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)/ ACA (Australian Counselling Association) with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Counselling
• have the willingness to take an active part in the full life of the school and to support and uphold the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church's work in schools.
• compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Criteria: 

• A strong understanding of the professional body’s ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting.
  
• Experience in providing evidence-based interventions with children and young people, individually and in groups.
  
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage caseloads.
• Experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs.
• Experience or willingness to provide professional learning to school staff and families. 
• Ability to work with a Pastoral Care team. 

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.

Role Description

Enquiries to Kristin Penberthy at 0473437066 or via email kristin.penberthy@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 3.00 pm, Friday 16 May, 2025. 

Richmond Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.