Student Counsellor

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

Wellbeing

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

12 November 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 22 Oct 2026

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About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

56.9

37.7 teaching · 19.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

478

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

70%

Girls vs boys

478 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College is a vibrant, inclusive, and hope-filled Catholic secondary girls' school (Years 7–12) with a proud 70-year tradition of inspiring excellence in girls' education. We are seeking a qualified and autonomous School Counsellor (Education Support Officer, Grade 5) to join our community.

Operating under minimal direction, you will apply highly specialised professional skills to promote student safety and well-being, directly facilitating successful learning outcomes.

This is a permanent part time role, working approximately 33.5 hours per week and 40 weeks per year.  

Key Responsibilities

As the Student Counsellor, you will work closely with leaders and staff across the College to:

  • Provide high-quality, confidential individual and small-group counselling to students regarding emotional, social, trauma, grief, loss, or other school-related matters
  • Act as a vital resource for school leaders, teachers, and parents, offering strategic advice and practical resources to support students experiencing difficulties
  • Assist teaching staff in developing appropriate resources, activities, and strategies for health-related curriculum topics, including student well-being and resilience
  • Actively participate and assist with school orientation initiatives, focusing heavily on key transition years
  • Prepare, update, and securely maintain highly accurate and confidential case notes, files, and reports in accordance with legal requirements and school ownership policies
  • Build close working relationships with school leadership, parents, and the CESA CEO Allied He…

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