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 opportunity 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.

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.

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 skilled learning program.
- Collaborative Culture:Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
- 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.

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📌 Guidance Counsellor (Brisbane City)
🏢 Padua College - Brisbane
📍 Brisbane City