Student Counsellor (ES1-3)

Thornbury High School · Thornbury, VIC

Employment

Part time, Fixed term

Subject

Wellbeing

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

1 October 2026

6 days left

Posted 24 Sep 2026

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About Thornbury High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

126.8

91.7 teaching · 35.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,123

Indigenous students

4%

Language other than English

35%

Girls vs boys

531 girls · 592 boys

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

KSC1 ¿ Student Counselling and Wellbeing
Demonstrated experience providing counselling and wellbeing support to young people experiencing social, emotional, behavioural and/or mental health concerns.

KSC2 ¿ Assessment, Intervention and Case Management
Demonstrated ability to assess student wellbeing needs, manage a student caseload and provide appropriate interventions, safety planning, referrals and follow-up within established professional and organisational parameters.

KSC3 ¿ Professional Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health, trauma-informed practice and contemporary approaches to supporting the wellbeing, engagement and inclusion of young people.

KSC4 ¿ Communication and Relationships
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective professional relationships with students, families, school staff, external agencies and allied health professionals.

KSC5 ¿ Collaborative Practice
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary school environment and collaborate with relevant staff, families and external services to provide coordinated support for students.

KSC6 ¿ Professional Practice and Organisation
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate and confidential records, together with an understanding of child safety, privacy, mandatory reporting, information sharing and appropriate professional boundaries.

Role

No School Holiday attendance.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and acco…

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