Guidance Counsellor for Student Wellbeing & Growth

Brisbane Catholic Education; Yarrabilba; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education seeks a passionate Guidance Counsellor for San Damiano College, Yarrabilba, to support student wellbeing and mental health. You will work with staff, families and external agencies to promote positive educational outcomes in a growing Catholic college.

The role focuses on prevention, intervention and psycho-educational assessments, with strong collaboration and adherence to BCE protocols. This is a full-time continuing position starting January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting (prevention, intervention, and student learning).
• Experience guiding academic and life career development for students.
• Experience administering, interpreting, and reporting psycho-educational assessments.
• Experience in safeguarding, risk management and responding to critical incidents.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment; Catholic affiliation not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate proactive and preventative practices for students’ holistic development and wellbeing.
• Manage counselling and consulting services for students.
• Provide psycho-educational assessments and related reports.
• Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented.
• Maintain standards of practice and participate in supervision/mentoring.

Skills

Guidance Counselling

Student Wellbeing

Collaboration

Crisis Management

Psycho-educational Assessments

Leadership

Education

Masters in School Guidance & Counselling

QCT Teaching Registration

AHPRA Psychologist Registration

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education seeks a passionate Guidance Counsellor for San Damiano College, Yarrabilba, to support student wellbeing and mental health. You will work with staff, families and external agencies to promote positive educational outcomes in a growing Catholic college.

The role focuses on prevention, intervention and psycho-educational assessments, with strong collaboration and adherence to BCE protocols. This is a full-time continuing position starting January 2027.