School Guidance Counsellor

School Guidance Counsellor | Warwick | Assumption College and St Mary's School

Applications close Friday, 24 February 2023

Permanent | Immediate Start (negotiable)

Full Time

$112,122 - $119,299 per annum plus super

The Guidance Counsellor will work collaboratively with school communities to provide a counselling and assessment service that facilitates learning outcomes for students and enables quality teaching. 

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, coupled with a minimum experience of 2 years 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. They will be experienced in the administration of Psychoeducational Assessment, relevant to the school setting.

The Guidance Counsellor will provide counselling services to the following schools:

• St Mary's Primary School, Warwick - 3 days per week
• Assumption College, Warwick - 2 days per week

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.

Guidance Counsellors with teacher qualifications may be eligible for financial benefits. 

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

Moving to Warwick means you will be joining a vibrant community, enriched with a rich heritage, surrounded by nature's best with Queen Mary Falls, sunflower fields and hiking tracks less than 30 minutes away. We encourage you to visit the Southern Downs Regional Council website (https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/living-here) to discover what else living in Warwick has to offer.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application via recruitment@twb.catholic.edu.au 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 referees (one must be your current principal)

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 Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2019 – 2023.