West Moreton Anglican College - Karrabin QLD

West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) is a agile Prep to Year 12 co-educational Anglican school that promotes a balanced schooling experience. Our innovative teachers challenge students to engage actively in their own learning; become critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinkers; and to develop emotionally, socially and spiritually. The College offers diverse opportunities to inspire students to uncover their individual potential.

The College motto - Faith, Knowledge, Service - offers insight into the values that unite our community. These attributes connect to the mission of the Anglican Church and the overarching Christian values that guide the operations and direction at the College.

About West Moreton Anglican College

West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Anglican school that promotes a balanced schooling experience. Our innovative teachers challenge students to engage actively in their own learning; become critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinkers; and to develop emotionally, socially and spiritually. The College offers diverse opportunities to inspire students to uncover their individual potential.

The College motto - Faith, Knowledge, Service - offers insight into the values that unite our community. These attributes connect to the mission of the Anglican Church and the overarching Christian values that guide the operations and direction at the College.

About the role

West Moreton Anglican College is seeking a compassionate and experienced College Counsellor to join our Student Wellbeing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing late Term 3, 2026, to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a Term Time + 4 weeks role with the potential to be extended.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will work collaboratively within the College's Counselling and Wellbeing teams to support the social,



emotional and psychological wellbeing of students across Prep to Year 12. As an integral member of our student support team, you will provide counselling, early intervention and wellbeing support that enhances students' learning, resilience and overall development. You will identify students requiring additional support, provide appropriate therapeutic interventions, and facilitate referrals to external services where required. The role also involves partnering with teachers, families and external professionals to develop effective support strategies for students.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide support for students who are referred for mental health challenges and consult with/refer to external professionals as appropriate.

- Identify and manage students with emotional and behavioural disorders and provide recommendations for support from external specialists when required.

- Promote positive mental health, wellbeing and resilience by providing key programs as appropriate.

- Assist teachers to identify, understand and manage students with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

- Support and collaborate with teachers to deal effectively with student needs.

- Liaise with parents regarding referral and ongoing management of their child.

- Conduct and/or participate in sessions for parents and care- givers outside of working hours and/or term time as required.

The successful candidate will possess:

- Tertiary qualification in teaching, counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline.

- Experience working in a similar position in a school-based environment (essential).

- Expertise in identification,



formulation and counselling of students.

- Solid understanding and appreciation of Child Safe legislation, cultural safety and compliance requirements.

- An understanding of the academic and wellbeing needs of students as they relate to the learning and personal growth outcomes for students.

- The ability to develop positive, professional relationships with students, parents and staff and to work as part of a broader Wellbeing team.

- Ability to identify appropriate external professionals for students requiring support.

- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability and attention to maintaining appropriate record keeping.

West Moreton Anglican College offers the opportunity to work with a great College community on a beautiful rural 38-hectare campus conducive to improved staff and student wellbeing and life-long learning.

- healthy tuckshop
- free parking
- gym facilities
- Employee Assistance Program

West Moreton Anglican College is committed to providing an environment where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

West Moreton Anglican College reserves the right to conduct online checks using publicly available content to assess cultural fit. We may also, with your written consent, contact previous employers not listed on your resume, to verify work history.

The successful candidate will possess the relevant requirements for the role and must be eligible for or hold a current working with children Blue Card/QCT registration/Professional registration as is relevant.

West Moreton Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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📌 College Counsellor (Queensland)
🏢 West Moreton Anglican College
📍 Queensland