Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 August 2026

Concordia College, Highgate, SA is seeking to appoint a Secondary School Counsellor to support students in developing strategies to manage individual, peer, social and emotional concerns.

About the Company:

Welcome to Concordia College, an ELC to Year 12 co-educational school located across 3 campuses in the eastern suburbs of Highgate and the Adelaide foothills of Blackwood.

‘Inspiring and equipping hearts, hands and minds for a world of possibilities'

About the role:

Secondary School Counsellor
Ongoing – 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (school term weeks only)
Commencing as soon as possible

Concordia College, Highgate, SA is seeking to appoint a Secondary School Counsellor to support students in developing strategies to manage individual, peer, social and emotional concerns.

Skills and Experience:

- Tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, or social work, with current registration (e.g. AHPRA or AASW)
- Demonstrated experience supporting adolescents with social-emotional wellbeing, mental health concerns, and academic or personal challenges in a school or youth services setting
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based counselling frameworks and crisis intervention protocols, with the ability to develop and implement individual student support plans




- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, teachers, and external health professionals
- Collaborative team player who can work effectively within a team and contribute to whole-school wellbeing programs and initiatives.

Why work at Concordia College?

- Engaged and motivated learners: Support students who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to grow and achieve their personal best.
- Welcoming and connected community: Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where all staff, students, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging.
- Dedicated and experienced team: Work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues committed to strengthening and enhancing the College’s educational program.
- Solid focus on professional growth: Access generous professional learning opportunities that support continuous development for all team members.
- Outstanding locations and facilities: Enjoy working in modern, well-resourced facilities across our beautiful Highgate and Blackwood campuses.
- Balanced work year: Benefit from a part-time role, with additional time to rest, recharge, and maintain wellbeing.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1534 Students
140 TeachingStaff
90 Non-Teaching Staff

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