School Counsellor

Commencement: January 2027, ongoing

Status: Part time (0.2FTE) working during term time plus 3 weeks

About Fintona

At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each girl has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary. We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing girls who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.

Position Summary

Fintona is currently seeking a compassionate, experienced and proactive School Counsellor to join our school. This is an exciting, part-time opportunity to work across ELC to Year 12, supporting students' mental health, wellbeing, personal growth and resilience within a caring and connected school community.

Working closely with the School Psychologist, School Leadership Team, teachers, parents and external professionals, the School Counsellor plays a key role in helping students navigate challenges, build positive relationships and develop the skills they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. 

Key Responsibilities

In particular, the School Counsellor will:

• Provide individual and small-group counselling support to students from ELC to Year 12
• Identify and respond to students experiencing social, emotional, wellbeing or mental health challenges
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals to support student wellbeing and development
• Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of student w…