Student Counsellor
- Provide high-quality, confidential individual and small-group counselling to students.
- Act as a vital resource for school leaders, teachers, and parents.
- Prepare, update, and securely maintain highly accurate and confidential case notes.
Student Counsellor
Position Type
School Operations
Commence Date
20 Jan 2027
Employment Status
Permanent / Ongoing
FTE/Hours per week
Part Time
Year Levels
Secondary
Subject(s)/Grade
Grade 5
Role Details
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College is a vibrant, inclusive, and hope-filled Catholic secondary girls' school (Years 7–12) with a proud 70-year tradition of inspiring excellence in girls' education. We are seeking a qualified and autonomous School Counsellor (Education Support Officer, Grade 5) to join our community.
Operating under minimal direction, you will apply highly specialised professional skills to promote student safety and well-being, directly facilitating successful learning outcomes.
This is a permanent part time role, working approximately 33.5 hours per week and 40 weeks per year.
Key Responsibilities
As the Student Counsellor, you will work closely with leaders and staff across the College to:
- Provide high-quality, confidential individual and small-group counselling to students regarding emotional, social, trauma, grief, loss, or other school-related matters
- Act as a vital resource for school leaders, teachers, and parents, offering strategic advice and practical resources to support students experiencing difficulties
- Assist teaching staff in developing appropriate resources, activities, and strategies for health-related curriculum topics, including student well-being and resilience
- Actively participate and assist with school orientation initiatives, focusing heavily on key transition years
- Prepare, update, and securely maintain highly accurate and confidential case notes, files, and reports in accordance with legal requirements and school ownership policies
- Build close working relationships with school leadership, parents, and the CESA CEO Allied Health team, while liaising effectively with external agency providers
About You
- Minimum of a Diploma of Counselling (or equivalent qualification)
- Current registration or membership with a recognized professional organisation or legislative body.
- Demonstrated specialized experience delivering empowering counselling to young people, including children with special needs.
- Substantial capacity for autonomous decision-making, excellent crisis management skills, strong policy research skills, and an ability to quickly build rapport within the community.
Why Us?
OLSH is a collaborative and friendly school environment. Additional benefits include:
- Study Incentive Programs up to $1,500 per annum
- School holidays off and generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and family leave
- Leave Loading paid at 17.5%
About Us?
OLSH College is a Catholic secondary school for girls from Years 7 – 12. Since 1951, we have been building on tradition and inspiring excellence in girls’ education. Our professional and dedicated staff strive in preparing students for future challenges by encouraging creativity, perseverance and resilience.
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