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Y Schools Queensland - Online Campus (pending NSSAB accreditation)

are seeking a passionate Wellbeing Counsellor on a Permanent, Full-Time basis based in Brisbane. This is an

On-Site

role, 5 days a week.

About the role As a Wellbeing Counsellor at the Y Schools Queensland supporting young people, your role is vital in helping individuals navigate the challenges they face and promoting mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Offering a safe space where young people can talk openly about their feelings and experiences. Listening without judgment is crucial in building trust and understanding

What will my time look like?

Conducting brief intervention counselling with individuals aimed at reducing barriers to education

Designing and delivering preventative and early intervention group programs

Developing the capabilities of staff by delivering YMCA’s wellbeing framework, Thrive, including the creation of resources and training other staff on all wellbeing-related matters

Supporting students’ learning by administering or coordinating assessments, formulating Personal Education

Plans with teaching staff and resourcing students with disabilities (i.e. cognitive, sensory and social/ emotional)

Working with others, assess mental health, developmental, learning and behavioural difficulties and/ or disorders to inform intervention planning, referrals and Personal Education Plan strategies and management

Maintain a high level of knowledge of evidence-based counselling approaches and techniques, developmental, learning and behavioural difficulties and/ or disorders and appropriate assessment tools for use in school and community settings





Deliver psychoeducation sessions to parents and caregivers on topics including but not limited to emotional regulation, autism spectrum disorder and family connectedness

Tertiary qualifications in counselling and/or psychology and must be fully registered or able to be registered with the Australian Counselling Association and/or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia

Highly developed skills and experience in working with young people to provide strategic support that enables students to improve their social-emotional, academic and vocational capacities

Demonstrated expertise in evidence based, trauma informed practices to support young people experiencing difficulties related to mental health, development disorders, cognitive impairment and/or other similar conditions

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Ability to maintain confidentiality

National Police Check within 6 months

Demonstrated capacity to participate positively in a team environment and work across other program areas

Computer literacy and prior experience using a range of office software including Word and Excel

Sound knowledge of computer systems including an ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programs

Current driver’s licence,



current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and first aid qualification or willingness to obtain

What’s in it for you? Working with young people in a wellbeing context requires a balance of compassion, patience, and a commitment to empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. By offering guidance and support in a variety of ways, you can help young people feel understood, valued, and equipped to cope with the challenges they encounter.

Here’s what on offer?

Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.

Enjoy 6 weeks of Recess Leave and 4 weeks of Annual Leave

Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.

Employee Benefits Program

Discounted banking and loan rates

Discounted private health insurance with Medibank

Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs

Counselling Employee Assistance Program

Y Schools Queensland has been recognised as one of The Educator's 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2026, recognising its commitment to a workplace where educators feel supported, valued and empowered. The award is based on anonymous employee feedback across culture, career development, benefits, and diversity and inclusion, with only organisations achieving a satisfaction rating of 75% or higher receiving this distinction.

More about the role and Y Schools At Y Schools Queensland we have a vision where our young people leave school empowered to be independent, courageous and resilient to achieve lifelong wellbeing.

Our mission is that Y Schools Queensland is where hope meets poss

📌 Wellbeing Counsellor (Brisbane)
🏢 YMCA Brisbane
📍 Brisbane