- 499386
- Woodburn
- Counsellor
- permanent, part time

Position Description

St Joseph's Primary School, Woodburn

St Joseph's Primary School is a warm and welcoming Catholic community that develops confident, capable and well-rounded students in a faith-filled environment. Our school is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where all community members are respected, encouraged and supported to help each child achieve their best.

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Position Type: Part time permanent

Hours / FTE: 30.4 hours per week

Commencement date: 28 January 2027

Term of Appointment: Ongoing

Applicants Must

- have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
- current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)/ ACA (Australian Counselling Association) with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Counselling
- have the willingness to take an active part in the full life of the school and to support and uphold the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church's work in schools.
- compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Criteria





- A strong understanding of the skilled body’s ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting.
- Experience in providing evidence-based interventions with children and young people, individually and in groups.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage caseloads.
- Experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs.
- Experience or willingness to provide professional learning to school staff and families.
- Ability to work with a Pastoral Care team.

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.

Role Description

- Enquiries to Kristin Penberthy at (phone hidden) or via email [email protected]

Applications close: 3.00pm Friday 27 November 2026.

Richmond Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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