About Us

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1,500 boys.

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the chance to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

About the Role

The Guidance Counsellor plays a key role in supporting the academic, social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of students across Years 5-12 at Padua College. As a member of the Students and Wellbeing Team, the position provides counselling, assessment, wellbeing programs, case management and student protection leadership across both our Greccio (Years 5 & 6) and Assisi (Years 7 - 12) campuses.

This is a full-time position, commencing Term One 2027, on a permanent/ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

- Foster the personal development and mental health of all students, including those at risk and with learning needs.
- Provide counselling and support for students’ personal, social, emotional, vocational, and educational needs.
- Facilitate small-group and classroom-based interventions focusing on resilience, emotional literacy, social skills, friendship development, self-regulation and positive peer relationships.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of whole-school wellbeing initiatives that promote student engagement, belonging and positive mental health outcomes across Years 5-12.




- Work proactively with teaching staff to identify emerging student wellbeing concerns and implement early intervention strategies.

To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website. For any other enquiries, please contact Kieran Fox (••••@padua.qld.edu.au).

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

- Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
- Generous staff discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 12.75% superannuation contribution.
- Salary packaging options.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.




- Current registration, accreditation or membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. ACA, PACFA, APHRA/Australian Psychological Society, as applicable).
- Queensland teacher registration is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents, preferably within an educational setting.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application online or through the Career's Portal. Your application should include:

- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- An up-to-date version of your CV
- Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)

For any enquiries and more information about the role, please contact our HR team via ••••@padua.qld.edu.au or on 07 •••• •999.

Candidates must submit their applications by 8am Tuesday 06 October 2026.

Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.

📌 Guidance Counsellor (Kedron)
🏢 Padua College - Brisbane
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