Job Description

Manager School Counselling

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Location: Lewisham Employment Type: FP - Full-Time Ongoing Department: School Counselling - Amber's Team Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

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The Manager School Counselling will have a supported transition into the role from a Director in our School Counselling program.

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- Based in Lewisham for the Auburn-Lakemba Hub
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- Full-time | Hybrid| Get School Holidays Off
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- $60.95 + Super + Salary Packaging
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Key Responsibilities Include

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- Lead and inspire a team of professionals through effective supervision, coaching and development, creating a culture of engagement, accountability and excellence.
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- Ensure the successful delivery of strategic and operational goals while driving continuous service improvement.
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- Develop workforce capability by supporting advanced practice skills in assessment, decision making, stakeholder engagement and risk management.
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- Provide leadership and support during crises and critical incidents, promoting staff confidence, resilience and effective practice.
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- Champion culturally responsive and child-secure practices that strengthen outcomes for children, families and school communities.
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About You

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To be a successful applicant you will have:

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- Relevant program specific qualifications, expertise and required professional membership: AHPRA, AASW or PACFA
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- Industry relevant experience coordinating and implementing services while supporting a team of counsellors to deliver client outcomes
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- Skills in managing and providing supervision to a team of counsellors
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- Demonstrated understanding of child protection, domestic/family violence and other relevant legislation
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- High level communication, consultation and negotiation skills
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- Demonstrated capacity to implement a person-centred approach to service delivery
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- Ability to travel between schools within your designated Sydney region – valid NSW Driver Licence and access to a registered vehicle is required for this role
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Favourable

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- Experience in School Counselling
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- Previous provision in supervision
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What can we offer you?

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- A comprehensive orientation process
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- Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
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- Ongoing professional development
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- Paid term breaks
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- Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take home pay
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We value your wellbeing and fitness passport, offer free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations and other regular wellbeing activities to support you through your working day

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Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being.

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Applications for this position close on 14 August 2026.

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Need More Information? Please contact Amber Thompson, Director, Schools, [email protected].

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