Counsellor - Christian Education

Charlton Christian College; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlton Christian College – Fassifern NSW is seeking a qualified Counsellor to provide professional counselling and referral services to support the emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of students, families and staff.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with term-time weeks and potential for ongoing employment beyond 12 months. Qualifications include relevant counselling credentials, ACA/PACFA eligibility, and NSW Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in counselling or related discipline.
• Eligibility for ACA, PACFA, or equivalent body.
• Demonstrated experience counselling children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of child protection and trauma-informed care.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling to students in a safe and respectful environment.
• Support families with guidance and referrals to external services where appropriate.
• Develop and facilitate small group wellbeing programs (e.g. grief and loss, social skills).
• Partner with staff to promote a culture of wellbeing and pastoral care across the College.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and records.

Skills

Counselling

Trauma-informed care

Interagency collaboration

Case management

Student wellbeing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in counselling or related discipline

Job description

Charlton Christian College – Fassifern NSW

3 or 4 Days per Week | Term Time Only | 12 months fixed term with a view to ongoing

Charlton Christian College – Fassifern, NSW

Charlton Christian College is a K–12 co-educational Christian college of over 800 students, located in Fassifern, Lake Macquarie. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centred education of excellence that helps students develop their God-given potential.

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor to join our team. This key role provides professional counselling and referral services to support the emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of students, families, and staff.

About the Role

Provide individual counselling to students in a safe and respectful environment.

Support families with guidance and referrals to external services where appropriate.

Develop and facilitate small group wellbeing programs (e.g. grief and loss, social skills).

Partner with staff to promote a culture of wellbeing and pastoral care across the College.

Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and records.

The role will initially be for a 12-month fixed-term period with the potential for ongoing employment beyond 12 months.

The Successful Applicant Will Have:

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and regular attendance at a Christian Church.

Tertiary qualifications in counselling or a related discipline (e.g. psychology, social work).

Eligibility for membership with ACA, PACFA, or equivalent body.

Demonstrated experience counselling children and adolescents, including case management and interagency collaboration.

Knowledge of child protection, trauma-informed care and current best practice in student wellbeing.

Current NSW Working with Children Check.

Demonstrated experience in the following competencies:

• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Adapting and Responding to Change

Commencement

The role will commence at the start of the 2027 school year – Tuesday 19 January 2027.

Salary & Conditions

The full-time equivalent (FTE) annual salary for this role is approximately $85,000-$114,000, depending on skills and experience. The position is term-time only (approximately 42 weeks per year, including paid annual leave), offering additional non-working weeks during school holiday periods. The salary is pro-rated to reflect the weeks worked and is paid in equal fortnightly instalments throughout the year. This role is remunerated under the Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement.

Enquiries: Please contact Benton Craig on (02) 4959 9***