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 opportunity 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 skilled 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 Secure 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 2026 .

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.

📌 School Counsellor (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Fintona Girls' School
📍 Port Phillip City