School Counsellor - Full-Time, Fixed-Term

Dallas Secondary Campus | 2027 Academic Year

About Ilim College

Since 1995, Ilim College has been committed to providing quality education in a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence while incorporating Islamic values into everyday learning experiences.

With over 2,900 students across five campuses, the College's continued success is supported by dedicated educators, staff, families and the wider community.

The Opportunity

Ilim College is seeking a compassionate, dedicated and suitably qualified School Counsellor to join our Dallas Secondary Campus on a full-time, fixed-term basis from 27 January 2027 to 14 December 2027.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of students, providing professional counselling services and contributing to a positive, safe and inclusive school environment.

Working collaboratively with students, families, teaching staff and campus leadership, the successful candidate will support students in navigating personal, social and educational challenges while promoting resilience, positive mental health and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual and group counselling support to secondary students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or personal challenges.

- Develop and implement wellbeing strategies and initiatives that promote positive mental health and resilience.

- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and campus leadership to support students' individual wellbeing needs.

- Identify students requiring additional support and facilitate appropriate referrals to external services where necessary.

- Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records in accordance with College policies and professional standards.

- Assist with managing student wellbeing concerns, including crisis intervention and appropriate follow-up support.





- Contribute to the development and implementation of student wellbeing programs and preventative initiatives.

- Uphold the College's child safety policies, Islamic ethos and commitment to student wellbeing.

About You The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.

- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) - Employee Check, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.

- Experience providing counselling or wellbeing support to children and adolescents, preferably within a school environment.

- Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health and student wellbeing.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

- The ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with students, families and school staff.

- A commitment to child safety, inclusive practices and the wellbeing of all students.

- A willingness to support the Islamic values and educational philosophy of Ilim College.

Apply Now

All successful candidates will be expected to work in and support the Islamic ethos of the school.

Ilim College is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the Schools website.

Ilim College seeks staff who will actively model and uphold our values: excellence (Ihsan), gratitude (Shukr), kindness (Lutf), integrity (Akhlaq), and accountability (Muhasaba). Rooted in our Islamic heritage and the Ḥanafī school of thought, we provide a supportive setting where staff contribute to students’ academic, social, and spiritual growth. Founded by Turkish Muslim migrants, we honour our origins while embracing a diverse community.

All staff are expected to follow our professional dress code, including wearing a hijab for female staff and modest, appropriate attire for all staff in line with Islamic principles.

📌 Counsellor (Dallas)
🏢 Ilim College
📍 Dallas