School Counsellor - (0.5 FTE) - Bourke High School

Posted 30 Jul 2026

About Bourke High School

Source: ACARA My School data

Bourke High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Bourke, NSW. The school holds Connected Communities School designation, reflecting its deep engagement with the local community and its commitment to equity and excellence for all students. The school operates under the Connected Communities Strategy and an Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Partnership Agreement, building respectful partnerships with students, families, and the wider community to support personalised learning, cultural identity, wellbeing, and post-school pathways. These frameworks shape how the school approaches student support and community relationships across all year groups. Bourke High School offers a range of specialist programs and support structures. The Clontarf Academy operates on site, providing targeted support for young men. A dedicated Support Faculty creates a nurturing environment that enables students with additional needs to participate and succeed in mainstream settings, while high potential and gifted education is also a recognised specialism. Explicit teaching practices underpin classroom delivery across the school, with a focus on clarity and deep understanding. The Music Faculty stands out as a distinctive offering, with access to acoustic instruments and studio recording equipment, and active collaborations with Yellowbelly Studios. This provides students with hands-on experience in a professional recording environment, extending learning beyond the standard curriculum. Strategic priorities centre on equity and excellence alongside personalised learning through collaborative partnerships. As the vision states, the school is "dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment where every student has the opportunity to achieve excellence," with continuous improvement as a guiding principle across all areas of school life.