School Counsellor (Part-Time) – Student Wellbeing & Resilience

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Superannuation 12.75%

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Long service leave after 7 years

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The School Counsellor role at Newman Catholic College, Smithfield, within Catholic Education Cairns, focuses on the development, mental health and resilience of all students. The position contributes specialised knowledge through direct and indirect guidance, supporting equitable access and outcomes for students with diverse needs.

Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications in Education Psychology or Social Work, be registered or eligible with the relevant authorities, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications at Degree level in Education Psychology or Social Work are required.
• Post-graduate experience in the discipline is desirable.
• Guidance Counsellors (Teacher) must be registered with QCT and QGCA or with the Psychology Board of Australia or AASW.

Responsibilities

• Foster development, mental health and resilience of all students, including at-risk and those with special needs.
• Apply guidance and counselling through direct/indirect processes and systemic/intervention measures.
• Collaborate with school to contribute to equitable educational access and outcomes.

Skills

Registered with Queensland College of

Working with Children Blue Card

Be supportive of Catholic Education

Guidance Counsellor registration with:

Education

Degree level qualifications in Education Psychology or Social Work

Post-graduate experience in relevant field

Job description

The School Counsellor role at Newman Catholic College, Smithfield, within Catholic Education Cairns, focuses on the development, mental health and resilience of all students. The position contributes specialised knowledge through direct and indirect guidance, supporting equitable access and outcomes for students with diverse needs.

Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications in Education Psychology or Social Work, be registered or eligible with the relevant authorities, and demonstrate