24h ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools
Status:Part time (0.2FTE) working during term time plus 3 weeks
About Fintona
At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each girl has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary.
We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing girls who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.
Position Summary
Fintona is currently seeking a compassionate, experienced and proactive School Counsellor to join our school.
This is an exciting, part-time chance to work across ELC to Year 12, supporting students' mental health, wellbeing, personal growth and resilience within a caring and connected school community.
Working closely with the School Psychologist, School Leadership Team, teachers, parents and external professionals, the School Counsellor plays a key role in helping students navigate challenges, build positive relationships and develop the skills they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and small-group counselling support to students from ELC to Year 12
Identify and respond to students experiencing social, emotional, wellbeing or mental health challenges
Collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals to support student wellbeing and development
Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of student wellbeing and personal development programs
Deliver workshops, presentations and information sessions
Support child safety initiatives and mandatory reporting requirements
Provide professional guidance and consultation to staff regarding student wellbeing, development and child safety matters.
About You
To thrive in this role, the successful applicant will possess:
Bachelor level qualification in Social Work,



Counselling or Psychology with eligibility for membership of relevant professional body
Counselling experience supporting young people and families, including working with students experiencing mental health, behavioural, social and emotional challenges
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders
Experience leading and supporting wellbeing initiatives, programs and activities that promote student engagement, resilience and positive development
High levels of professionalism, emotional intelligence and integrity, including the ability to sensitively manage confidential information
A collaborative, proactive and organised approach
Strong knowledge of student wellbeing, child safety and safeguarding, including Victorian Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.
In addition to working in a highly professional and collegiate environment, the successful applicant can receive:
Reduced work arrangements during non term time, offering work life balance
Supportive paid parental leave, with superannuation maintained for up to 52 weeks
Substantial long service and other leave entitlements
Access to confidential wellbeing and support services
Extensive learning and development opportunities to support career development; and
Regular opportunities to connect through a vibrant and active social club.
Applications close 19 October ****.
Fintona Girls' School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children.
Staff are required to adhere to the School's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Procedure and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
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📌 School Counsellor (Melbourne)
🏢 Fintona Girls' School
📍 Melbourne