Counsellor

Cornerstone College · Mount Barker, SA

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

Wellbeing

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

24 November 2026

19 days remaining

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Cornerstone College

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

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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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