College Counsellor

St Martins Lutheran College · Mount Gambier, SA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Wellbeing

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

24 July 2026

16 days remaining
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About St Martins Lutheran College

Enrolment

810

Total students

49%

Boys

51%

Girls

Staffing

67.1

Teaching FTE

43.9

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,028

ICSEA value

59th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

15%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Permanent, ongoing role

Shape lives. Build resilience. Make a lasting difference.

St Martins Lutheran College is a welcoming, caring and Christ-centred Reception to Year 12 learning community where students are inspired to grow, flourish and make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate College Counsellor to join our Student Care Team. Working across our Reception to Year 12 community, you will provide professional counselling, coordinate support for students with complex needs, and collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to promote positive wellbeing outcomes. While the role supports students across the College, the majority of the caseload is focused on students in Years 7–12.

Join a school that values proactive, relationship-based wellbeing and gives you the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. You'll join a collaborative Student Care Team committed to supporting students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Opportunity

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide individual and small group counselling to students. 
  • Undertake wellbeing, risk and safety assessments, including crisis intervention. 
  • Coordinate support for students with complex needs. 
  • Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies. 
  • Develop and deliver wellbeing and early intervention programs. 
  • Contribute to the College's Student Care Team and Critical Incident Management Team.

What You’ll Bring

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work or a related discipline. 
  • Demonstrated experience wor…

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