Title Guidance Counsellor - St Mary's College IPSWICH Brisbane Catholic Education - Brassall QLD

18h ago , from Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate workplace, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school St Mary's College, Ipswich is a close-knit Catholic, secondary College committed to the education of young women in the Mercy Tradition. We are a growing school community, with an enrolment of over 740 students. The educational experiences offered are holistic and designed to be values based and life-giving. In joining our community, you join supportive, collaborative and professional colleagues who are dedicated to the best outcomes for each student.

Our values are Hospitality, Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Wisdom.

St Mary’s College is dedicated to nurturing courageous learners who embody mercy with both confidence and compassion. We provide exceptional education through innovative approaches and challenges, all within a supportive Catholic community.



We take pride in our rich heritage and in the contributions of our staff and students. Together, we celebrate our successes and support each other’s growth. Our students are the driving force behind our work, and our staff are the heart of the school, infusing it with energy and vibrancy. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Mary's College, Ipswich seeks a compassionate and experienced Guidance Counsellor to support the wellbeing, personal development and educational journey of students. This is a part-time, 12-month contract working four days per week, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and supportive school community.

Contract date: Commencing January 2027 - Until End of 2027 School Year

Days of hours: 4 Days per week

Status: Part Time Fixed Term

Ad close date: 22nd November 2026

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of students

Manage counselling and consulting services for students

Provide psycho-educational and other assessments

Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented

Maintain standards of practice

Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school,



and individual interventions

Participate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

Successful experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning

Experience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of students

Experience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessments

Experience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk management

Collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment

For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment

Full registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/or

Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation,

enjoy these and other rewards :

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)

Salary packaging and salary-sacrif

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