Guidance Counsellor

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

AI tools training

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office seeks a qualified Guidance Counsellor for Southern Cross Catholic College, Redcliffe campus. The role emphasizes student wellbeing, counselling, assessments and compliance with BCE protocols within a Prep to Year 12 environment.

The successful candidate will support holistic development, collaborate with staff and families, and contribute to a safe, inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting.
• Experience in academic and life career development activities.
• Experience in psycho-educational assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a team; not required to be Catholic.

Responsibilities

• In this position you will facilitate proactive and preventative practices for student wellbeing.
• Manage counselling and consulting services for students.
• Provide psycho-educational and other assessments.
• Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented.
• Maintain standards of practice.
• Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and systemic interventions.
• Participate in regular supervision and mentoring for clinical and technical supervision.

Skills

Guidance counselling

Education

Masters in school guidance and counselling

AHPRA psychologist registration

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Redcliffe QLD

About Brisbane Catholic Education

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

Join Southern Cross Catholic College, Secondary campus and enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.

• Location: Southern Cross Catholic College, Secondary - Scarborough Campus
• Contract date: Term 4, 2026 - End of 2026 school year
• Salary: $103,397.00 - $137,600.00 per annum + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 11th October, 2026
• Contact: (07) 3480 3*** | *************@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 school offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. The College was founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of the Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Moreton Bay Region.

The multi-campus College operates as the principal Catholic College on the Redcliffe peninsula. Southern Cross Catholic College has three campuses located in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point accommodating students in Prep to Year 6 and a fourth campus in Scarborough accommodating middle and senior years students from Year 7 to 12. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

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 implemented
• Maintain 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.

Company description:

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.

Job description:

Summary

Join Southern Cross Catholic College, Secondary campus and enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.

• Location: Southern Cross Catholic College, Secondary - Scarborough Campus
• Contract date: Term 4, 2026 - End of 2026 school year
• Salary: $103,397.00 - $137,600.00 per annum + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 11th October, 2026
• Contact: (07) 3480 3*** | *************@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 school offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. The College was founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of the Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Moreton Bay Region.

The multi-campus College operates as the principal Catholic College on the Redcliffe peninsula. Southern Cross Catholic College has three campuses located in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point accommodating students in Prep to Year 6 and a fourth campus in Scarborough accommodating middle and senior years students from Year 7 to 12. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

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 implemented
• Maintain 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 advancement and 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.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

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.