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School Guidance Counsellor

School Guidance Counsellor

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools

Goondiwindi

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 May 2022

Job overview

School Guidance Counsellor | St Mary's School, Goondiwindi and St Maria Goretti School, Inglewood

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date.

Please note that it is a requirement for working within schools to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence as proof of their full vaccination status to the employer, before commencing work.

Full time | Permanent | Immediate start (negotiable)

Guidance Counsellor | $107,810 - $114,711 per annum plus super

St Mary's School, Goondiwindi | P-10

St Mary’s, Goondiwindi, is a growing school committed to creating an environment of learning, resilience, self-discovery and development where students can reach their full potential. The school aims to balance the physical, spiritual, social and emotional growth of each student with academic achievement and self-discipline. Students are educated in a collaborative and energetic community of staff, parents and parish.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or Guidance Counselling coupled with a minimum of 2 years' experience relevant to a school setting. They will possess effective relationship building and influencing skills, advanced interpersonal and communication skills, proven and effective leadership skills, and will be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic faith.

The Guidance Counsellors will work collaboratively with school communities to provide a counselling service that facilitates learning outcomes for students and enables quality teaching. Based in Goondiwindi, the Guidance Counsellor will also travel one day per week to provide counselling services to the following neighbouring school of the Diocese

During weekends and paid school vacation periods, you will not be required to attend work, however attendance may be required in the event of a critical incident.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

Guidance Counsellors with teacher qualifications may be eligible for financial benefits

Live outside Goondiwindi? We encourage you to visit the Goondiwindi Regional Council website to discover what living in Goondiwindi has to offer.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application via SEEK and include 

  • a cover letter, of no more than two pages highlighting your demonstrated skills and experience
  • your resume, to include the names of two current referees (one must be your current manager)
  • supporting application documents.

To discuss this role, or any difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the Education Officer: Guidance Counsellor Coordinator and School Support, Michael Thomason, by email Mike.Thomason@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone 07 4637 1453.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2019 – 2023

About Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) provides quality Catholic education and care to families across south-western Queensland through its 31 schools and Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (TSCO). With quality student outcomes at the core of TCS’s purpose, the organisation continues to innovate in its leadership and operations of schools across the regional area of Toowoomba including Charleville, Quilpie, Goondiwindi and more.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

For current opportunities, please visit and apply via SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/Diocese-of-Toowoomba-Catholic-Schools-jobs.


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Applications closed