Title Guidance Counsellor - St Mary's College IPSWICH

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 52 000 - 72 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport access

Résumé du poste

St Mary’s College Ipswich, operated by Brisbane Catholic Education, is seeking a compassionate Guidance Counsellor. The role supports student wellbeing, personal development and educational journeys within a close-knit Catholic school community.

The position is part-time (4 days per week) on a fixed-term 12-month contract, commencing January 2027. Eligibility includes QCT teaching registration or AHPRA psychology registration, with safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting.
• Develop activities to address academic and life career development.
• Experience in psycho-educational assessments.
• Experience in safeguarding and risk management in schools.
• Strong collaboration skills and team orientation.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate wellbeing and mental health initiatives for students.
• Manage counselling services for students.
• Provide psycho-educational assessments.
• Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented.
• Maintain professional standards of practice.

Connaissances

Guidance counselling

Student wellbeing

Collaboration

Assessments

Risk management

Formation

Masters in school guidance and counselling

QCT teaching registration

AHPRA psychologist registration

Description du poste

Title Guidance Counsellor - St Mary's College IPSWICH

Brisbane Catholic Education - Brassall QLD

18h ago , from 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.

About our school
St Mary's College, Ipswich is a close-knit Catholic, secondary College committed to the education of young women in the Mercy Tradition. We are a growing school community, with an enrolment of over 740 students. The educational experiences offered are holistic and designed to be values based and life-giving. In joining our community, you join supportive, collaborative and professional colleagues who are dedicated to the best outcomes for each student.

Our values are Hospitality, Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Wisdom.

St Mary’s College is dedicated to nurturing courageous learners who embody mercy with both confidence and compassion. We provide exceptional education through innovative approaches and challenges, all within a supportive Catholic community. We take pride in our rich heritage and in the contributions of our staff and students. Together, we celebrate our successes and support each other’s growth. Our students are the driving force behind our work, and our staff are the heart of the school, infusing it with energy and vibrancy. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Mary's College, Ipswich seeks a compassionate and experienced Guidance Counsellor to support the wellbeing, personal development and educational journey of students. This is a part-time, 12-month contract working four days per week, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and supportive school community.

• Contract date: Commencing January 2027 - Until End of 2027 School Year
• Days of hours: 4 Days per week
• Status: Part Time Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 22nd November 2026

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)
• 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.

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