<p>Christ the Priest (CtP) Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p><p>The role of CtP&#39;s Counsellor/Psychologist (0.4 FTE) is to support the development, academic progress and wellbeing of its primary school-aged students. The psychologist works closely with the Student Diversity and Wellbeing Team to ensure that students&#39; learning opportunities and wellbeing throughout the school are maximised. The Counsellor/Psychologist is responsible for undertaking appropriate testing and counselling of students.</p><p>This is a 12 month maternity leave contract position.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Special Requirements </b></p><p>The successful applicant must:</p><p>-Hold current registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers ( AASW), Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Psychotherapy &amp; Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)  OR general registration as a psychologist with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)</p><p>-Hold a valid Working with Children Check and comply with Christ the Priest&#39;s ChildSafe Standards (Ministerial Order 1359)</p><p>-Have the ability to communicate and work with families, school staff and community agencies</p><p>-Have excellent organisational, communication and information technology skills</p><p>-Experience in cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessment of children and young people, providing quality reports and planning interventions and behaviour support plans collaboratively.</p><p>-Experience in counselling children using evidence-based interventions</p><p> </p><p>-Read and complete all of the attached documentation</p><p>-Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous</p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><p>- Financial support for supervision</p><p>- School holidays</p><p>- Flexibility with working days (two days per week)</p><p>Please note, that an appointment may be made before the closing date if a suitable applicant has been identified as fulfilling the requirements of the school and the position.</p>