School Counsellor - Kyogle 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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307
Total students
47%
Boys
53%
Girls
35.8
Teaching FTE
10.6
Non-teaching FTE
912
ICSEA value
13th percentile · Lower SES
5%
EAL/D Background
20%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Kyogle High School is a comprehensive high school located in the Northern Rivers on the land of the Bundjalung people with an enrolment of approximately 300-320 students, of which 12-14% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school embeds Positive Behaviour for Learning with core values of Safe, Respectful, and Learner, and features innovative timetabling, three support classes with mainstream integration, and a daily Mentoring Program supporting student learning and wellbeing. The school demonstrates strong leadership in literacy, numeracy, sport, agriculture, and Aboriginal education, with an expansive curriculum designed to engage all students including those with diverse needs. Staff work collaboratively as a cohesive team focused on student growth and attainment, supported by an active P&C and strong community partnerships.
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 Kyogle High School and provided with opportunities to work across the lifespan…