Senior Student Wellbeing Counselor

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Park Primary School in Melbourne seeks a practitioner to deliver student wellbeing services, including counselling and risk assessments. The role supports high-need students and contributes to disability inclusion.

You will lead wellbeing initiatives, collaborate with the Wellbeing Leadership Team and liaise with families and external agencies as appropriate. The position involves classroom observations, staff development, and keeping detailed records to support student outcomes and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver 1:1 counselling using play therapy and small group support.
• Ability to support children with high needs and contribute to safety planning and risk assessments.
• Capacity to observe classrooms and advise on wellbeing-focused adjustments, including disability inclusion.
• Ability to plan, organise and run staff professional development (e.g., regulation strategies).
• Excellent teamwork and communication with Wellbeing Leadership Team, families and external agencies including child protection when needed.
• Keep case notes, maintain external supervision and ongoing professional learning to stay registered.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional student support services, including therapist, psychological and counselling services.
• Offer strategic advice on support services and their impact on students, curriculum and services.
• Manage access to school resources and reference materials.

Skills

Counselling

Safety planning

Classroom observations

Staff development

Stakeholder liaison

Record keeping

Education

Education degree or equivalent

Job description

Brentwood Park Primary School in Melbourne seeks a practitioner to deliver student wellbeing services, including counselling and risk assessments. The role supports high-need students and contributes to disability inclusion.

You will lead wellbeing initiatives, collaborate with the Wellbeing Leadership Team and liaise with families and external agencies as appropriate. The position involves classroom observations, staff development, and keeping detailed records to support student outcomes and