THE OPPORTUNITY

• Salary: $92,375 - $101,744 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Time Fraction: Full Time, 1.0 EFT.
• Location: Chadstone, Moorabbin & Glen Waverley campus.
• WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
• Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.
• Position Status: Ongoing contract of appointment with a 6-month qualifying period.

The Student Wellbeing Department is currently seeking an experienced Counselling Services Manager to support staff with the day-to-day duties. You will be looking after a team of 12 counsellors across 3 campuses where you will oversee counselling services provided to students. Counselling services such as mental health, psychosocial education and referrals to internal and external services.

In the role, you will participate in the recruitment process and decision-making process of staffing requirements. Design, develop and implement new policies and innovative ways of adapting current strategies to effectively promote and manage the mental health support of students.

The ideal candidate will be a good role model and confident in their knowledge of the practice of counselling, can stay calm under pressure, is a good communicator and is deeply empathetic.

ABOUT YOU

• Post-graduate qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling, welfare or related mental health discipline and experience.
• Must be registered as a Clinical Supervisor.
• Full registration with AHPRA or AASW or ACA or PACFA.
• Extensive knowledge of counselling practice and extensive experience of supervision provision
• Self-motivation with the ability to work cooperatively within a team environment and work autonomously without supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver informative, interesting presentations and promotional materials

ABOUT US

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We provide our staff with:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Opportunities for all

We commit to responding to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located in the Position Description). Please note, that incomplete applications may not be considered.

Like to know more? Please contact Kat Howell, Manager – Student Wellbeing, on [email protected] using the subject line: Counselling Services Manager - Chadstone / Moorabbin / Glen Waverley enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For application queries, please contact [email protected].

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department on 03 9564 1530 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.