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Counsellor

Emmaus Christian College (see more jobs from this school)


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 25 March 2026


Provide counselling support to the school student body and provide associated services to the wider school community (e.g. parents and staff) in relation to student challenges. - Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth. - Use your expertise and God-given gifts to positively impact students’ lives. - Fixed-term part time contract (0.4FTE) until Dec 2026

<p><strong>About Our College</strong></p> <p>Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.</p> <p>We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.</p> <p>Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <ul> <li>Providing guidance to students on issues concerning their interpersonal relationships, mental health and wellbeing</li> <li>Being responsible for the counselling of students with issues that may include anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, friendships/relationships, self-harm, anger, abuse, sexuality, identity and suicide</li> <li>Be part of the Student Welfare teams that coordinate and respond to student welfare matters across all year levels</li> <li>Assisting the Wellbeing Team, Pastoral Care teachers, behavioural support staff, Head of School and Principal in the provision of student welfare services</li> <li>Offering support to families with cases of high absences, late arrivals or school refusal</li> </ul> <p>For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be a committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.</li> <li>An appropriate qualification in Counselling.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in Christian counselling with children (preferably in a school setting).</li> <li>Demonstrated confidence and competence in applying a range of counselling modalities appropriate to children and adolescents.</li> <li>Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.</li> <li>Knowledge of child protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements in South Australia.</li> <li>Ability to develop and implement proactive student wellbeing programs.</li> <li>Experience in working with children and adolescents presenting with a range of mental health and wellbeing issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, trauma).</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice in counselling.</li> <li>Competency in using relevant technology and student management systems for record-keeping and data analysis.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education.&nbsp;</p> <p>We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.</p> <ul> <li>A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.</li> <li>Staff member discounts on student fees.</li> <li>Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.</li> <li>Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program.</li> <li>Competitive salaries and benefits.</li> </ul> <p>If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!</p> <p><strong>Submitting Your Application</strong></p> <p>Closing Date:&nbsp;9:00am, Wednesday 25th&nbsp;March 2026.</p> <p>Please Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged.</p> <p>Applicants should provide:</p> <ol> <li>A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at&nbsp;<a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></li> <li>Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.</li> <li>A completed ‘Application for Non-Teaching Position Form’, available at&nbsp;<a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a>&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p>Application submissions must be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u> and include all three documents to be considered.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 260303.&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u></p>
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<p><strong>Submitting Your Application</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications Close: 9:00am, Wednesday 25th&nbsp;March 2026.</strong></p> <p><strong>Please Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged.</strong></p> <p><strong>Applicants should provide:</strong></p> <ol> <li>A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at&nbsp;https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.</li> <li>Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.</li> <li>A completed ‘Application for Non-Teaching Position Form’, available at&nbsp;<a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow">https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p><strong>Application submissions must be sent to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></strong><strong> and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 260303.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>. &nbsp;</p>