Counsellor

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Mount Barker; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone College is a Lutheran College for Years 7–12 seeking a compassionate Counsellor to provide professional counselling, case management and wellbeing support for students within a Christian educational environment.

The role is permanent part time (0.51 FTE), 22.5 hours per week over Wednesday to Friday, reporting to the Lead Counsellor. You will collaborate with families, staff and external providers to support student wellbeing and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related field

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.51 FTE)

Applications Close: 24 November 2026

Commencing Term 1, 2027 Permanent Part Time – 3 days per week - Wednesday to Friday Cornerstone College is seeking a compassionate and experienced

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.

To learn more about our College including the Position Description, please visit our website:

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

901 Students
84 TeachingStaff
54 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Cornerstone College is a co-educational Lutheran College for Years 7-12. We are a caring Christian community nurturing within students a growing relationship with Christ which promotes individual excellence, learning and responsibility, for life.