School Guidance Counsellor

• Full time | Fixed term | 3 October 2023 to 29 September 2024
• $112,122 - $119,299 per annum plus super (pro-rata)
• Position available due to employee taking parental leave

About the school

St Joseph's College, Toowoomba | 7-12 offers a dynamic and vibrant learning atmosphere with a spirit of faith, hope, compassion and excellence. The College calls on all staff to use their talents to their full whilst working in partnership with parents to provide a quality education.   

The opportunity

You will work collaboratively with the school community to promote and foster the achievement, participation, development, mental health and wellbeing of students, through the provision of a counselling service that facilitates continued engagement in learning activities. 

You will join an established and highly committed team who value compassion, respect, endeavour and dignity both as professionals and for the young people in their care.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• have a relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or Guidance Counselling, with experience working with adolescents
• possess effective relationship building and influencing skills
• have advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic faith.  

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description. 

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

Grow with us

We are committed to realise our people’s potential by attracting, developing and retaining professionals who are driven to provide a positive and empowering educational environment for young people. 

In addition to the support of the Principal and another Guidance Counsellor at the College, you will be further supported by: 

• Peer Supervision Support and Debriefing groups (PSSD)
• Case Consultations to discuss any relevant case topics

How to apply

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 professional referees (one must be your current manager)

To discuss this role or future opportunities, please contact Principal, Kort Goodman by email kgoodman@sjc.qld.edu.au  or Mike Thomason, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Guidance Counsellor Coordinator 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.