Student Counsellor/Wellbeing Officer/Chaplain
Employment
Part time, Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 18 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
36.3
24.2 teaching · 12.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
309
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
84%
Girls vs boys
144 girls · 165 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated ability to deliver care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s)
SC2 Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and provide timely relevant advice to teacher, students, and parents to support students behavioural, educational, emotional, psychological development.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to support, provide guidance and assess the competency of the 4th year placement counselling graduate students at the school.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to plan and organise a range of wellbeing and positive psychology-based interventions at the school including workshops for students and professional development for staff.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to research and undertake a range of professional development activities to further strengthen own practice and the schools program.
SC6 Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a multicultural local community.
Role
Attendance requirement for this position- 3days per week
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude i…