Student Counsellor
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
12 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…