Guidance Counsellor

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Ipswich City; Presencial; AUD 103 000 - 144 000; Tempo integral

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Flexible work arrangements

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Resumo da oferta

St Augustine's College, AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS, within Brisbane Catholic Education, seeks a compassionate Guidance Counsellor to support student wellbeing and resilience. The role aligns with BCE’s Catholic education ethos and requires collaboration across teaching and psychology pathways.

Start January 2027, 38 hours per week. Salary range A$103,397–A$144,242 plus 12.75% super, full-time continuing contract. Applications may be considered as received.

Qualificações

• Experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting.
• Experience in psycho-educational assessments.
• Ability to respond to student protection issues and risk management.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork within school settings.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate proactive wellbeing initiatives for students.
• Manage counselling and consulting services for students.
• Provide psycho-educational assessments and reports.
• Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are followed.
• Apply guidance counselling skills through whole-school and individual interventions.
• Participate in supervision and mentoring activities.

Conhecimentos

Guidance counselling

Collaboration

Teamwork

Student wellbeing

Formação académica

Masters in school guidance and counselling

QCT Teacher Registration

AHPRA Psychologist Registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Goodna QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Summary

St Augustine's College, AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS seeks a compassionate and dedicated Guidance Counsellor to support student wellbeing, resilience, and positive educational outcomes within a vibrant learning community.

• Location: St Augustine's College, AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS
• Start date: Commencing January 2027
• Work hours: 38 per week
• Salary: $103,397 - $144,242 + 12.75% Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Contact: (07) 3814 8*** | *************@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

St Augustine's College provides a robust P-12 Catholic education in the Augustinian tradition. Located in Augustine Heights, we are an inclusive, Catholic College offering a rounded education that supports the growth of each student. Celebrating the Augustinian core values of Unity, Love and Truth, we provide a nurturing coeducational experience that allows students and families to journey from Prep through to Year 12. Students are supported to explore their full potential as learners, and this is complemented by a rich program of cocurricular offerings. Located in the western corridor between Brisbane and Ipswich, the College is easily accessed via the Centenary and Logan Motorways with buses available for students from surrounding areas. Our commitment to students is at the heart of everything we do. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

St Augustine's College, AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS seeks a compassionate and dedicated Guidance Counsellor to support student wellbeing, resilience, and positive educational outcomes within a vibrant learning community. Applicants with a teaching background will be employed under a teacher contract (30 hours per week), while applicants with a psychology background will be employed under a School Officer contract (38 hours per week).

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of students
• Manage counselling and consulting services for students
• Provide psycho-educational and other assessments
• Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implementedMaintain standards of practice
• Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school, and individual interventions
• Participate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Successful experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning
• Experience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of students
• Experience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessments
• Experience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk management
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Full registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/or
• Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals.As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancementand professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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