School Counsellor
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 July 2026
Posted 23 Jun 2026
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2,088
Total students
47%
Boys
53%
Girls
150.9
Teaching FTE
61.0
Non-teaching FTE
1,068
ICSEA value
75th percentile · Higher SES
8%
EAL/D Background
4%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary: $125,645 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time (Temporary 12 Month Contract)
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 10 August 2026
Application Closing Date: 5th of July, 2026
Job Number: 506972
This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
About Us
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).
The Archdiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.
About the Role
The School Counsellor provides expert support to promote mental health, student wellbeing, and positive engagement with school life. Through professional counselling services and targeted interventions, the role empowers students to navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive both personally and academically. The School Counsellor contributes to a collaborative and student-centred culture, offering guidance and expertise that strengthens the school’s approach to wellbeing and supports a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
About the School
St Mary MacKillop College is CACGEL's largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at the Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at the St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. Th…