28 Nov
Brisbane Catholic Education
Camberwell
Guidance Counsellor - St Augustine's College, Augustine Heights
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About 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.
About Our School
St Augustine’s College provides a robust P-12 Catholic education in the Augustinian tradition. Located in Augustine Heights, we are an inclusive, Catholic College offering a rounded education that supports the growth of each student. Celebrating the Augustinian core values of Unity, Love and Truth, we provide a nurturing coeducational experience that allows students and families to journey from Prep through to Year 12. Students are supported to explore their full potential as learners, complemented by a rich program of co‑curricular offerings.
Summary
- Location: St Augustine’s College – Augustine Heights
- Start date: Commencing January 2026
- Work hours: 2 days per week (job share arrangement)
- Salary: $103,397 – $144,242 + super (commensurate with experience)
- Status: Part‑time Fixed Term / Variation (Until the end of 2026 school year)
- Ad close date: 9 December 2025
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About the Opportunity
- 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
- 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 & 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)
Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- 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 programmes
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Programme
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 workplace 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.
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📌 Guidance Counsellor - St Augustine's College, AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS (Camberwell)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education
📍 Camberwell
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