School Psychologist / College Counsellor - Part-time Opportunity

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

Join an excellent school community as a part-time School Counsellor (3 days/week) in a collaborative and highly rewarding role.

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is an independent school for girls in years 7 - 12. Established in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy, Monte has a proud tradition of commitment to the Catholic faith, academic achievement and cultural endeavour. Heritage buildings and landscaped grounds provide an attractive educational environment.

College Counsellor / Psychologist

The College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychologist / College Counsellor to join our Pastoral Care team.

Applicants are asked to specify their preferred working days in their application.

Please note that this is an on-site position, and remote work arrangements are not available.

Responsibilities include individual and group counselling and working with teachers and parents to advise on the emotional, behavioural and social needs of students. This position also has responsibility for guiding families to external services when required and close collaboration with key members of staff at the school.

The successful applicant will be a qualified psychologist experienced in working with young people and who understands the complexities of adolescent development and difficulties that may be experienced by students at various stages.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications are required. Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and be eligible for membership of the APS.

As a school community, Monte places a strong emphasis on collegiality and professional development. Monte staff embrace and celebrate the Mercy values of respect for human dignity, compassion, justice, service to others, and commitment to the poor.



All staff are dedicated to preparing our students for a life of success, significance and purpose and support the belief that education should be a rich interweaving of knowledge, skills and spirituality.

Monte provides a professional working environment that reflects and celebrates diversity.

Staff at Monte enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Dedicated staff learning and meeting areas and access to the latest technology
- Ongoing qualified and pastoral development including staff conference days and workshops with leading local and international education presenters
- Staff scholarships for external academic course work
- “Monte Active” program designed to support the health and wellbeing of all staff including access to the College gym and swimming pool and a range of activities at no cost
- Regular staff morning teas and social opportunities
- Staff choir

The successful applicant must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the College and provide a valid Working with Children Check number and successfully complete a series of recruitment checks prior to commencement.

Interviews may commence prior to advert closure. We encourage early applications.

Applications close 02 November 2026 at 9:00 am.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Girl

1171 Students

120 Teaching Staff

62 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers IB

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is a leading independent Catholic secondary day school for girls in Years 7 to 12, conveniently located in the heart of North Sydney, NSW. Established in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy - North Sydney, Monte is an accredited International Baccalaureate school offering the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in senior years as well as providing the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for all students in years 7 to 10.

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📌 School Psychologist / College Counsellor - Part-Time Opportunity (Sydney)
🏢 Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
📍 Sydney