Location: Pedare Employment Type: PP - Part time Permanent Department: Middle School Closing Date: 18 Nov ****
Student Counsellor
About Pedare
Catering for almost 1,200 students from Reception to Year 12, Pedare is an independent, co-educational Anglican and Uniting Church day school founded in ****, situated at Golden Grove in the north-east of Adelaide.
We are committed to fostering partnerships with families that enable students to excel in their learning, develop a strong sense of self-worth, and build the skills to contribute to local and global communities.
The Opportunity
0.8 FTE | Permanent (40 Weeks per Year) | Commencing January ****
Pedare is seeking a dedicated Student Counsellor to deliver exceptional pastoral care and emotional support across our College.
Student safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an empathetic professional with a strong theoretical framework in child and family therapy, high ethical standards, and a deep commitment to confidentiality.
The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling, accompanied by proven experience supporting young people, ideally within an educational setting. They will bring strong expertise in crisis intervention, youth mental health, and mandatory reporting, alongside a sensitive, inclusive approach to working with diverse and vulnerable students.
The Role
Provide dedicated counselling support primarily for Reception to Year 5 students, with the flexibility and drive to engage across R–12 and work collaboratively within the broader College counselling team
Develop collaborative relationships with staff,



parents/caregivers and the wider community to ensure best practice in student pastoral support
Maintain an effective referral system for the counselling of students
Maintain effective communication with staff, College management and parents/caregivers to provide appropriate feedback
Have a demonstrated understanding of child and adolescent development
Demonstrate experience in mediating, negotiating and communicating with students, staff and families
Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and confidentiality
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and remain multi-task focused
Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills with the ability to keep record keeping up to date
Analyse complex problems and formulate clear and effective solutions
What We Need
A current South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) certificate
First Aid and CPR Certificate (preferred)
Academic Transcripts and Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates
All certificates and qualifications must be provided to the College prior to commencement of employment; and the College requests the applicant to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.
Our Culture
At Pedare we facilitate and nurture a vibrant, professional and collaborative workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and included
Benefits
Purposeful, meaningful and rewarding work
Not-for-profit salary packaging options (details via Maxxia)
Free confidential counselling and support via our EAP program
Ample staff carparking
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📌 Student Counsellor (Adelaide)
🏢 Pedare Christian College
📍 Adelaide