Lourdes Hill College educates young women to embrace life and a passionate love of learning in a nurturing, inclusive and creative Catholic learning community. We equip each person to reach their potential and boldly embody Benedictine values, listening actively with the ‘ear of the heart’. Our overarching vision is to be universally recognised for empowering generations of young women to be a transforming Benedictine presence in our world.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Head of Counselling provides strategic and operational leadership of the College counselling service and contributes specialist psychological expertise to the College-wide approach to student wellbeing, safety and engagement. The role leads a proactive, evidence-informed and responsive service that supports the social, emotional, personal, academic and spiritual development of students within the Good Samaritan Catholic and Benedictine tradition of the College.

As a senior professional leader,



the Head of Counselling leads and develops the College Counselling Team, oversees the quality and consistency of counselling practice, and works collaboratively with College Leadership, House Pastoral Leaders, staff, families and external professionals. The role balances operational leadership with strategic influence, overseeing the delivery of high-quality counselling, student engagement services and safeguarding initiatives and the ongoing development of this area of the College through data-informed practice, capacity building and collaborative whole-school (wellness and support) initiatives.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

📌 Head of Counselling (Brisbane)
🏢 Lourdes Hill College
📍 Brisbane