College Counsellor

St Edmund's College Canberra; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund's College Canberra is seeking a College Counsellor to join our Student Wellbeing team. This full‑time role (term time only) provides individual and group counselling, supports student wellbeing, and contributes to restorative practices across the college.

The successful candidate will hold qualifications in psychology, counselling or social work and have experience with children, families and crisis situations. WWVP is required; appointment subject to safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Hold qualifications in psychology, counselling or social work.
• Experience as a skilled counsellor working with children, young people and parents/caregivers.
• Crisis response experience and ability to manage high‑risk presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling and therapeutic support to students.
• Facilitate group wellbeing programs tailored to identified needs.
• Support resilience and positive mental health strategies.
• Contribute to Restorative Practices for conflict resolution and relationship building.
• Design and deliver wellbeing initiatives across the College.
• Participate in the College's Critical Incident Response Team.
• Collaborate with teachers and leaders to support students of concern.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to guide wellbeing support.
• Refer to external agencies when required and maintain records.

Education

Degree in psychology, counselling or social work

Tools

Synergetic

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Client management systems

Job description

St Edmund's College Canberra - Griffith ACT

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the position of: College Counsellor

This is a full-time position commencing 25 January 2027. Please see the role description attached for information about this role and the selection criteria.

To be appointed to this position in the ACT, the applicant will need a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.

The safety, welfare and wellbeing of the students in our care are central to everything we do at St Edmund’s College. All appointments are subject to screening processes and successful candidates must comply with all child safeguarding policies.

For further information regarding this position, please view our College Website or contact Mrs Mikhala Andersen at **********@sec.act.edu.au.

Applications close: 5pm Thursday 10 September 2026

About the role

The College Counsellor is a permanent full-time role (during term time only) reporting to the Principal through the Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing. The College Counsellor provides individual and group therapeutic interventions to various members of the College community. They are a key member of the Student Wellbeing Team and play a significant role in providing professional support services for the support and development of the students at the College.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling and therapeutic support to students experiencing personal, emotional, behavioural, or social challenges using evidence-based approaches
• Facilitate group programs that support student wellbeing, tailored to identified needs
• Assist students in developing strategies for coping, resilience, and positive mental health
• Support the College's commitment to Restorative Practices as a framework for conflict resolution and relationship building
• Contribute to the design and delivery of wellbeing and pastoral care initiatives across the College
• Participate as part of the College's Critical Incident Response Team, providing immediate and follow-up support to affected students and staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Pastoral Leaders, the Assistant Principal of Student Wellbeing, and College Leadership to identify and support students of concern
• Engage and communicate effectively with parents and guardians to provide guidance on supporting their child's wellbeing
• Refer students and families to appropriate external agencies and mental health professionals when required
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to all legislative, ethical, and professional standards, including those related to child protection, privacy, and duty of care

About you

• Hold appropriate qualifications in psychology, counselling or social work
• Experience as a skilled counsellor working with children, young people and parents/caregivers
• Experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs or high-risk presentations
• High level of integrity with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and dealing respectfully with sensitive information
• Patient and compassionate
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write and/or present to parents and staff
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload and reorganise tasks to reflect changing priorities
• Computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and College databases/learning management systems, such as Synergetic and client management systems
• Committed to supporting the mission of the College and the ethos of Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice tradition
• Must maintain current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card

About us

St Edmund's College Canberra is a leading Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating boys from Years 4 - 12. Our vibrant and inclusive community fosters a culture of excellence, character and belonging through a rich academic, co-curricular and pastoral program.