St Josephs Catholic Primary School Childers - Jimboomba QLD
About our school
Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College with an enrolment of over **** students. Emmaus College fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches.
Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community.
Summary
Emmaus College, located in Jimboomba is seeking an experienced Guidance Counsellor to join their community focused school to enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.
Location: Emmaus College - Jimboomba
Start date: ASAP
Days of hours: 5 days per week
Salary: $103,****** - $144,****** + super
Status: Full Time Continuing
Ad close date: 14 September ****
About the opportunity
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 versatile work arrangements (position dependent)
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 (Queensland)
🏢 St Josephs Catholic Primary School Childers
📍 Queensland