Student Counsellor in Warrnambool

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool

Reference: 1549430

Selection Criteria

• SC1 – Qualifications and Professional Knowledge
  Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, youth work or a related field, with demonstrated knowledge of child development and the social, emotional and mental health needs of primary school-aged children.
• SC2 – Collaboration and Professional Relationships
• SC4 – Whole-School Wellbeing and Early Intervention
  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary school team to plan, implement and evaluate proactive and targeted wellbeing programs that strengthen students' emotional regulation, resilience, social skills, positive relationships and engagement in school.
• SC5 – Communication, Documentation and Professional Practice
  Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with children, families and staff. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, timely and confidential counselling records, case notes and documentation in accordance with professional, departmental and child safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
• Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Location Profile

Warrnambool East Primary School is uniquely located behind the sand dunes in the coastal regional city of Warrnambool. We are a vibrant and inclusive school community committed to supporting every student to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We believe student wellbeing is fundamental to learning success and work to ensure all students have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes needed for healthy, happy and successful lives.

Our school culture is underpinned by THRIVE, our wellbeing framework incorporating Positive Education, Nurture Principles, Zones of Regulation and the Respectful Relationships curriculum. As a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) school, we explicitly teach and reinforce positive behaviours that promote safety, respect, learning and wellbeing.

We are committed to high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong focus on Literacy, Numeracy and the development of learner dispositions and character strengths. Staff work collaboratively within a Professional Learning Community framework, using evidence-informed practices, data and targeted teaching to support and extend every learner.

Warrnambool East Primary School is recognised for its innovative wellbeing and learning programs, receiving both regional and state awards for excellence. Strong partnerships with families, community groups and local organisations enrich learning opportunities and contribute to our strong sense of belonging and community pride.

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm.