School Counsellor - Narrandera High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
6 May 2026
Posted 29 Apr 2026
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299
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
35.8
Teaching FTE
10.6
Non-teaching FTE
889
ICSEA value
9th percentile · Lower SES
6%
EAL/D Background
30%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Narrandera High School is a comprehensive secondary school in the Riverina region of NSW with an enrolment of approximately 330 students, of whom 30% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a proud tradition of academic achievement, sporting success, and cultural excellence, and operates specialised support programs including a Clontarf Academy, STARS Foundation, Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre, and multi-categorical classrooms for students with diverse learning needs. As a successful Positive Behaviour for Learning school, Narrandera prioritises restorative practices, positive relationships, and a culture of continuous improvement, with HSC results demonstrating value-added progress and strong university pathways for graduates. The school is committed to high educational aspirations, explicit teaching strategies focused on literacy and numeracy, and building effective partnerships with students and families to ensure all students experience measurable learning growth and sustained improvement.
Role description
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Position Information
School counsellors are an essential part of the department’s School Counselling Service.
They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students to complement and enhance the work of teachers to strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and they help families understand and manage their children’s learning and mental health needs. This is a truly collegiate role offering unique challenges and opportunities – both in your professional development and your ability to make an impact on the lives of children and young people.
The successful candidate will be based at Narrandera High School and provided with opportunities to work ac…