Job Type: Full-time

Guidance Counsellor - St Patrick's College, GYMPIEAbout Brisbane Catholic EducationBrisbane 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 significant part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education .About our schoolSt Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College with an enrolment of over 560 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students' talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine".The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas. Explore our school website to learn more about us.SummaryJoin St Patick's College, Gympie in a 12 month contract commencing January 2027, and enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.Start date: January 2027 - End of 2027 school yearStatus:Full Time Fixed Term/VariationContact:



| About the opportunityIn this position you will be responsible for:Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of studentsManage counselling and consulting services for studentsProvide psycho-educational and other assessmentsEnsure BCE protocols and quality processes are implementedMaintain standards of practiceApply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school, and individual interventionsParticipate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision.About youTo 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 learningExperience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of studentsExperience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessmentsExperience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk managementCollaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environmentFor this position you are not required to be Catholic.Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointmentFull registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/orFull registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Why choose BCEJoin 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 developmentCompetitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing optionsActive staff social club and wellness programsPersonal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility . The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.By choosing to continue, you agree to the Privacy Policy (Employment Collection Notice which includes being contacted by Brisbane Catholic Education in future if a similar position becomes available) and to be included in BCE’s talent pools for future opportunities. Show Privacy PolicyBrisbane Catholic Education Office 2A Burke Street, Woolloongabba Qld 4102 Australia, GPO Box 1201 Brisbane 4001 Australia, Phone: Fax: #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Guidance Counsellor - St Patrick's College, GYMPIE
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education
📍 Gympie