Good News Lutheran College – Melbourne VIC
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About Good News LutheranCollege
Good News LutheranCollegeis a growing Prep–12 ChristianCollegelocated in Melbourne's western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin.
We are committed to delivering a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and student wellbeing.
Why GNLC?
At Good News LutheranCollege, we cultivate a high-performing, supportive and values-driven culturewhere career-focused educators can truly thrive.
We offer:
Working in supportive Christian environment
A culture that prioritizes professional growth, staff wellbeing and career progression
Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionateCollegeCounsellor to commence in ****, supporting students across our Tarneit & Mambourin Campuses.
Reporting to the Principal, theCollegeCounsellor will provide high-quality counselling and wellbeing support to students.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing counselling, case management, crisis intervention and risk assessments.
Supporting students experiencing emotional, behavioral or mental-health challenges.
Coordinating referrals to external professionals and support services
Working collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies
Advising and supporting staff in responding to student wellbeing needs.
Developing and delivering mental-health, resilience and wellbeing initiatives
Contributing toCollegecounselling,



pastoral-care and wellbeing policies
Maintaining accurate confidential records in accordance with professional andCollegerequirements
Supporting the Christian ethos and values of theCollege
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will have:
Relevant qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work or a related discipline.
Experience providing counselling or wellbeing services, preferably in a school or youth setting
Knowledge of student mental health, risk assessment and referral processes
Excellent communication, relationship-building and organizational skills
The ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters professionally
A commitment to the Christian ethos and values of theCollege
Special requirements
The selected applicant will have to go through background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks.
The Recruitment Process
All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage.
Good News LutheranCollegeis a Child Safe Environment.
Ourcollegeactively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students.
AllCollegestaff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school workplace and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order ****.
Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on theCollege's website.
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📌 College Counsellor (Melbourne)
🏢 Good News Lutheran College
📍 Melbourne