Guidance Counsellor - St Rita's Primary School, VICTORIA POINT Brisbane Catholic Education•Victoria Point, QLD, AU

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an key part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
Nestled in the heart of Victoria Point, St Rita’s Primary School proudly serves approximately 435 students. Founded by the Augustinians in 1993, our school community is deeply rooted in our motto: “Work of faith, labour of love and service, and promise of hope”. At St Rita’s, we provide an inclusive, Catholic education to the families of Victoria Point and the Redlands. Our rich history is a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and vibrant community.

Together, our dedicated staff and supportive parents create an environment where educational experiences ignite a lifelong love of learning. We are proud to offer innovative technology to enhance our students’ learning journey. Students in Years 4 to 6 benefit from 1:1 laptop devices, while those in Prep to Year 3 have access to class sets of devices and a dedicated iPad for each classroom.

We honour the traditional custodians of the land, the Quandamooka people, and walk with them in love as a hope-filled community. Join us at St Rita’s, where faith, love, service, and hope guide our mission to empower every student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Rita's Primary School, Victoria Point, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Guidance Counsellor to support student wellbeing, learning and engagement, fostering positive outcomes for students, families and staff.

Enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.

- Contract date: Beginning of Term 4 - Until end of 2026 School Year
- Days of hours: 18 hours per week across three days
- Status: Part-time Fixed term
- Contact: Nathan Mulhearn |

About the prospect

In this position you will be responsible for:

- Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of students
- Manage counselling and consulting services for students
- Provide psycho-educational and other assessments
- Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented
- Maintain standards of practice
- Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school, and individual interventions
- Participate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

- Successful experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning
- Experience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of students




- Experience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessments
- Experience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk management
- Collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Full registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/or
- Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards :

- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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📌 Guidance Counsellor - St Rita'S Primary School, Victoria Point (Brisbane City)
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