School Counsellor - Chatham High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
12 August 2026
Posted 30 Jul 2026
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493
Total students
57%
Boys
43%
Girls
53.4
Teaching FTE
16.8
Non-teaching FTE
814
ICSEA value
3rd percentile · Lower SES
5%
EAL/D Background
47%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Chatham High School is a large comprehensive high school serving the town of Taree and adjacent rural and coastal areas with an enrolment of approximately 550 students. Approximately 49% of the student population is of Aboriginal descent, and the school maintains a close connection to its local community through diverse cultural programs. The school offers a broad academic and vocational curriculum supported by programs including CHACE (a Curriculum Extension program), a Talented Athlete Program in stage 5, and a well-resourced Senior Support Centre for stage 6 students. Staff are noted for their caring attitude and commitment to high expectations for all students, with a culture that values student leadership and continuous improvement in teaching practice.
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 Chatham High School and provided with opportunities to work across the lifespan wi…