Counsellor
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
24 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
95.1
56.4 teaching · 38.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
754
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
8%
Girls vs boys
405 girls · 349 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Commencing Term 1, 2027
Permanent Part Time – 3 days per week - Wednesday to Friday
Cornerstone College is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to provide professional counselling, case management, and wellbeing support for students within a Christian educational environment. This role plays a vital part in supporting student wellbeing through a person-centred, trauma-informed and restorative practice approach.
This is a permanent part time role, working 22.50 hours per week and 41 weeks per year reporting to the Lead Counsellor.
About the role
- Provide individual counselling and wellbeing support to students.
- Support vulnerable and at-risk students through effective case coordination and intervention.
- Work collaboratively with families, staff and external service providers to achieve positive outcomes for students.
- Contribute to the delivery of student wellbeing initiatives, pastoral care programs and preventative support strategies.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related field.
- Experience supporting young people and families in educational, community or wellbeing settings.
- Strong relationship-building, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of adolescent development, wellbeing and factors that impact young people's learning and success.
- Commitment to supporting the values and mission of a Christian school community.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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