School Counsellor

MTC Australia Limited; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Warakirri College in NSW is seeking an experienced School Counsellor to join our Distance Education Team. You will provide individual and group counselling, wellbeing interventions and coordinated support for students and families, online and by phone, with occasional home visits.

The role requires relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work or a related discipline, plus experience supporting young people.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Experience providing counselling or wellbeing support to young people.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and wellbeing support to students (online, via phone and occasional home visits).
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Facilitate wellbeing programs, workshops and mediations.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and external agencies.
• Support students with disability adjustments and Special Provisions applications.
• Maintain accurate wellbeing records and case notes.
• Respond to student wellbeing concerns and critical incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Organization

Record-keeping

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Full-time permanent role, based at Campbelltown currently and moving to our new Cabramatta campus in 2027.

Term 4 start

Warakirri College is an Independent Special Assistance School supporting students completing Year 10 and the HSC. We provide a flexible, supportive and trauma-informed learning environment where young people can build confidence, overcome challenges and work towards their education, career and life goals.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate School Counsellor to join our Distance Education Team and provide individual and group counselling, wellbeing interventions and coordinated support for students and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and wellbeing support to students (online, via phone and occasional home visits)
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Facilitate wellbeing programs, workshops and mediations.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and external agencies.
• Support students with disability adjustments and Special Provisions applications.
• Maintain accurate wellbeing records and case notes.
• Respond to student wellbeing concerns and critical incidents.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Experience providing counselling or wellbeing support to young people.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Why Join Warakirri?

• Meaningful work helping young people find their way.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on student outcomes.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What We Offer

• A supportive small school environment where positive relationships are key to our success
• Salary packaging benefits (FBT‑exempt up to $15,999 p.a.)
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to work with a team of committed professionals and help shape our growth.

Child Safety Commitment

Warakirri College is deeply committed to child safety and wellbeing. The College and its staff uphold the rights of children and young people to feel safe, respected, valued and heard. All staff are required to undergo National Police Clearance and hold a Working With Children Check in accordance with NSW Child Safe Standards

• Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia