Job Description

Secondary School Counsellor Concordia College Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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About the Company:

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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.

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

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About the role:

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

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Skills and Experience:

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- Tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, or social work, with current registration (e.g. AHPRA or AASW)
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- Demonstrated experience supporting adolescents with social-emotional wellbeing, mental health concerns, and academic or personal challenges in a school or youth services setting
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- Strong knowledge of evidence-based counselling frameworks and crisis intervention protocols, with the ability to develop and implement individual student support plans
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, teachers, and external health professionals
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- Team-oriented team player who can work effectively within a team and contribute to whole‐school wellbeing programs and initiatives.
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Why work at Concordia College?

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- Engaged and motivated learners: Support students who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to grow and achieve their personal best.
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- 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.
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- Dedicated and experienced team: Work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues committed to strengthening and enhancing the College's educational program.
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- Strong focus on professional growth: Access generous professional learning opportunities that support continuous development for all team members.
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- Outstanding locations and facilities: Enjoy working in contemporary, well‐resourced facilities across our beautiful Highgate and Blackwood campuses.
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- Balanced work year: Benefit from a part‐time role, with additional time to rest, recharge, and maintain wellbeing.
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Applications close:

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Applications close 9.00am Monday 3 August 2026, however applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply as soon as possible.

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Locum cover details:

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Locum cover is required from 24 August - 23 October 2026. Travel and accommodation is included. Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

📌 Secondary School Counsellor (South Australia)
🏢 Concordia College
📍 South Australia