Position
School Counsellor or Social Worker (Part-time maternity leave position)
Applications Close
26 September 2025
Location
Hills Adventist College – Kellyville Campus
About the Role
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Limited is seeking a part-time (maternity leave) School Counsellor or Social Worker with appropriate qualifications and experience to join the team at Hills Adventist College. In this role, you will support students, their families, and staff through individual counselling, case management, group programs, and by contributing to the school’s overall wellbeing culture.
As part of our passionate team of educators and professionals, you will help fulfil our purpose to “Reveal Jesus” to all students. We are deeply committed to student wellbeing and uphold a strong culture of child safety through safe practices, operations, and environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mental health support to children, adolescents, and their families
- Deliver evidence-based group wellbeing or mental health programs
- Collaborate with staff to foster a positive wellbeing culture
- Manage a counselling caseload and maintain accurate records
- Uphold ethical standards and comply with child protection legislation
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in counselling or social work
- Experience supporting the mental health needs of children and adolescents
- Knowledge of child/adolescent development, mental health, and risk management
- Understanding of current NSW Child Protection legislation
- Registration with a relevant professional regulatory body
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check
- Commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Ethics of Sydney Adventist Schools
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Experience delivering educational presentations to staff and parents
- Active Christian faith and values
What We Offer
- Remuneration based on qualifications and experience
- Access to professional development and supervision (individual and group)
- Membership in a supportive network of mental health professionals across our Greater Sydney schools
For more information about remuneration and benefits, please contact us directly.
Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply. The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.
Expressions of Interest
Applications can be emailed to Rhonda Belson, Executive Director of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd – Rhonda.Belson@gs.adventist.edu.au. Applications should include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume with a minimum of three referees including contact details.
