Student Counsellor

• Part-time, replacement school Counsellor (FTE negotiable)
• Support students navigate challenges and thrive with confidence
• Work collaboratively in a team to strengthen school wellbeing initiatives

About the Opportunity 

We are looking for a Counsellor to join our Wellbeing team at Gleeson College!

The Allied Health Student Counsellor delivers an effective professional counselling service within the college community to support the emotional, social and learning development needs of students.

This role is classified as Grade 6 (Other Professionals) of the Catholic Enterprise Agreement (2020). At this classification, the School Counsellor supports school leadership in determining priorities and practices, through the application of specialist professional knowledge, skills and expertise to develop operational strategies and policy to enhance student safety and wellbeing and facilitate successful learning.

Qualified new graduates are also welcome to apply! A successful applicant who is a graduate may commence at an appropriate lower grade, with adjusted duties and salary.

This opportunity is a replacement contract for a counsellor on parental leave, between 18 January 2027 to 3 December 2027 during school term-time (40 weeks). This role will work 2-3 days per week, as negotiated with the successful candidate. 

Your Responsibilities: 

As our Allied Health School Counsellor, you will:

• Support Students: Undertake counselling with students (individually and/or small groups).
• Collaborate: Work with the two school counsellors, the student wellbeing leader, House Leaders and Inclusive Edu…