School Counsellor - Forbes Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
32.7
24.6 teaching · 8.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
356
Indigenous students
29%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
176 girls · 180 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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Position Information
School counsellors are an essential part of the department’s School Counselling Service.
They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students to complement and enhance the work of teachers to strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and they help families understand and manage their children’s learning and mental health needs. This is a truly collegiate role offering unique challenges and opportunities – both in your professional development and your ability to make an impact on the lives of children and young people.
The successful candidate will be based at Forbes Public School and provided with opportunities to work across the lifespa…