Student Counsellor (ES1-3)
Employment
Part time, Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
1 October 2026
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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.
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