Guidance Counsellor in Brisbane

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.

St Andrew is a Catholic primary school located in the western corridor of Brisbane, with an enrolment of over 530 students. Rooted in the spirit of St Benedict, St Andrew enjoys a unique arrangement with St Williams School, Grovely, and Our Lady of Dolours School, Mitchelton, under the Grovely parish umbrella. The school's philosophy centers on making Jesus real in the lives of the St Andrew family, valuing relationships through the UBUNTU philosophy, which teaches that we are who we are because of other people. Our warm, caring community and supportive culture among staff are at the heart of all we do.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students at St Andrew's Catholic School, Ferny Grove. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guidance Counsellor for an immediate start through to the end of the 2026 school year. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and the wider school community to enhance student wellbeing, learning, and engagement. Focusing on the education, development, mental health, and wellbeing of all students, you will provide proactive support, counselling, assessment, and intervention services that help every learner thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a vibrant Catholic school community.

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.

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 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).

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 opportunities for career advancement and professional development, competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements, access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards, salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options, active staff social club and wellness programs, and personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

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 a commitment to the safeguarding of children and 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 the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.