Guidance Counsellor

Padua College, Kedron; Ilfracombe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation contribution

Salary packaging options

Generous staff discount scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Padua College is seeking a dedicated Guidance Counsellor to support the academic, social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of students across Years 5–12. The role sits within the Students and Wellbeing Team, providing counselling, assessment, wellbeing programmes, case management and student protection leadership across both Greccio and Assisi campuses.

This full-time position commences Term One 2027 on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Current registration, accreditation or membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. ACA, PACFA, APHRA/Australian Psychological Society).
• Queensland teacher registration is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Foster the personal development and mental health of all students across Years 5‑12.
• Provide counselling and support for students' personal, social, emotional, vocational and educational needs.
• Facilitate small-group and classroom interventions focusing on resilience and social skills.
• Contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives to promote engagement and positive mental health.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to identify wellbeing concerns and implement early intervention strategies.

Skills

Counselling

Wellbeing support

Student welfare

Interventions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education

Job description

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1,500 boys.

Introduction

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

Description

The Guidance Counsellor plays a key role in supporting the academic, social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of students across Years 5‑12 at Padua College. As a member of the Students and Wellbeing Team, the position provides counselling, assessment, wellbeing programmes, case management and student protection leadership across both our Greccio (Years 5 & 6) and Assisi (Years 7‑12) campuses.

This is a full‑time position, commencing Term One 2027, on a permanent/ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Foster the personal development and mental health of all students, including those at risk and with learning needs.
• Provide counselling and support for students' personal, social, emotional, vocational, and educational needs.
• Facilitate small‑group and classroom‑based interventions focusing on resilience, emotional literacy, social skills, friendship development, self‑regulation and positive peer relationships.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of whole‑school wellbeing initiatives that promote student engagement, belonging and positive mental health outcomes across Years 5‑12.
• Work proactively with teaching staff to identify emerging student wellbeing concerns and implement early intervention strategies.

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

• Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like‑minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

To be considered for this role

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Current registration, accreditation or membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. ACA, PACFA, APHRA/Australian Psychological Society, as applicable).
• Queensland teacher registration is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents, preferably within an educational setting.

Candidates must submit their applications by 8am Tuesday 06 October 2026.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone's responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.