Wheelers Hill - Senior Campus

About Us

Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 5 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Counselling to join our Wheelers Hill Campus Secondary School Campus on a permanent, full-time capacity, commencing in January 2027.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal – Head of Wheelers Hill Campus, you will lead a team of psychologists who draw on their psychological and educational expertise to support students’ academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate the counselling service in order to ensure a consistent approach is taken by team members
- Provide counselling to students, and consult with parents in the management of educational, social, behavioural and emotional difficulties
- Prioritise student access to service based on assessment and need
- Monitor the allocations of caseload to psychologists
- Provide referral to and liaise with external agencies and specialists as required
- Prioritise and manage educational assessments; write reports and liaise with staff and parents




- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours

Skills and Experience:

- Demonstrated experience providing psychological and counselling services within a school setting, with a strong understanding of student wellbeing, child and adolescent development, and collaboration with families and educators.
- Demonstrated leadership capability or experience leading a team and coordinating counselling services to ensure a consistent, collaborative approach to student wellbeing.
- Develop protocols for the counselling service in conjunction with campus management
- Confidence in modelling best practice, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with different stakeholders
- The ability to comply with administrative and organisational requirements including the management of financial resources
- Be registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Hold or willing to obtain an Employment Working With Children Check.

For further information please see Position Description.

Why Caulfield Grammar School

Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly.



These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.

For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Careers Page.

Our Benefits

- Competitive salary packages with 13% superannuation
- Continuous professional development and learning opportunities
- State-of-the-art facilities and innovative resources
- A year‑round focus on health, wellbeing and balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Exclusive employee perks through the BENY benefits app
- Access to ISV resources and professional networks

How to Apply

Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission. We encourage you to apply early, as an appointment may be made before the closing date.

Enquiries: [email protected]

Applications Close: 1 November 2026 at 11:00pm

Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees, direct/indirect contact volunteers, third party contractors and external education providers are required to comply with our Child and Youth Protected Policy and our Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct.

Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as per the Schools Security Vetting Policy and guidelines.

Attachments:
- Head of Counselling PD UPDATED.pdf

📌 Head of Counselling (Wheelers Hill)
🏢 Caulfield Grammar School
📍 Wheelers Hill