Guidance Counsellor

Full time | Continuing position | Commencing January 2027

St Rita's College, Clayfield, is a leading independent Catholic secondary school in Brisbane, educating more than 1200 girls from Years 5–12. With a reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and care, the College provides a dynamic and supportive environment where young women are empowered to excel.

St Rita’s College invites applications for a full-time, continuing Guidance Counsellor to join our dedicated Student Wellbeing team. This position commences on 18 January 2027.

About the Role:

Empower wellbeing, inspire resilience, and help students thrive.

The Guidance Counsellor plays a vital role in supporting the social, emotional and academic wellbeing of students at St Rita's College. Working collaboratively with leaders, teachers, parents and specialist staff, the Guidance Counsellor provides counselling support, contributes to wellbeing initiatives and assists in developing strategies that foster student resilience, safety and positive mental health.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

- Providing short-term counselling and wellbeing support to students

- Conducting assessments and contributing to individual support plans

- Advising staff on student wellbeing needs and effective interventions

- Liaising with parents/carers and external professionals where appropriate

- Supporting whole-school wellbeing programs and initiatives

- Maintaining accurate, confidential records in line with College and legislative requirements

- Participating in case management meetings and contributing to multidisciplinary approaches

- Upholding the mission, ethos and Presentation values of St Rita’s College

About you:

You will have

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology,



Counselling or a related discipline

- Registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or appropriate professional association

- Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, clinical or community setting

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with students and families

- High-level communication, organisation and confidentiality

What we Offer:

St Rita's College also offers a range of generous benefits for our staff including:

- Competitive remuneration

- Great work/life balance

- Staff training and development opportunities

- Regular social events & celebrations
- An inspiring and cohesive work environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

All staff are required to hold a current Working With Children Check (blue card) or current Queensland Teachers registration before commencing at the College.

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

All applications are to be submitted to the Principal via Seek including:

- A Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the selection criteria below
- A current Resume

Within your application, please address the following:

- Demonstrated ability to provide effective counselling and wellbeing support for students.

- Ability to build positive partnerships with students, families, staff, and external agencies.

- Demonstrated knowledge of student wellbeing, child protection, and inclusive education practices.

The position description is available on the College website.

Applications close: 8:00am, Monday 26 October 2026.

Enquiries for this position can be directed to **@stritas.qld.edu.au The recruitment process for this role will move swiftly, so early submissions are encouraged. The College reserves the right to interview, cease advertising, or appoint a suitable candidate prior to closing date for applications.

📌 Guidance Counsellor (Albion)
🏢 St Rita's College
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