College Counsellor (St Catherine)
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 5 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
188
109.1 teaching · 78.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,293
Language other than English
41%
Girls vs boys
652 girls · 641 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Are you the kind of College Counsellor who believes that every student has potential, every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and sometimes the right conversation can make all the difference?
If you believe student wellbeing should be about more than responding to challenges, and that great support can build resilience, confidence, connection, and a strong sense of belonging, you'll fit right in with our team!
We are looking for educators and wellbeing professionals who listen with empathy, build meaningful relationships, and empower students to navigate challenges and thrive both at school and beyond. So, bring your passion for helping students shine.
About us:
Kolbe Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 school located across two vibrant campuses in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, St Clare of Assisi Campus in Greenvale and St Catherine of Bologna Campus in Mickleham. Named after St Maximilian Kolbe, our College embodies the values of Faith, Courage, and Compassion, which reflects our commitment to providing every student with opportunities to excel academically, socially, and spiritually across both campuses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling and targeted wellbeing programs to support students experiencing mental health, emotional, family and social challenges.
- Develop and implement proactive wellbeing, prevention and social-emotional learning programs that promote student resilience, mental health and self-awareness.
- Collaborate with students, parents, College leaders, staff and external professionals to develop and coordinate evide…