Guidance Counsellor

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Merrimac QLD About Brisbane Catholic Education Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you\'ll be supported to take care of what\'s important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. Job description Summary Enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students. Location: St Michaels College - Merrimac (S) Start date: 21/01/2026 Work hours: 30.00 hours per week Salary: $103,397.00 - $144,242.00 + super Status: Full Time Continuing Ad close date: 21/12/2025 Contact: 4*** About our school St Michael's College is a co-educational Catholic College welcoming secondary students from Years 7 to 12. Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, the school enjoys coastal breezes and expansive views of the beautiful coastline. At St Michael's College, we focus on building a culture of Belonging, Excellence and Love, going the extra mile to ensure everyone in our community feels they belong, are cared for, and feel connected. Our dedicated teachers, support staff, and leadership team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College. They are well-trained in contemporary and innovative classroom pedagogy to ensure we deliver a student-centred, engaging curriculum. Recognised on the Gold Coast for our achievements in academic, cultural, sporting, and vocational fields, we strive to support our students holistically, educating head, heart, body, and spirit. Explore our school website to learn more about us. About the opportunity In this position you will be responsible for: Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of students Manage counselling and consulting services for students Provide psycho-educational and other assessments Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented Maintain standards of practice Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school, and individual interventions Participate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision. About you To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: Successful experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning Experience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of students Experience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessments Experience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk management Collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment For this position you are not required to be Catholic. Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/or Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Why choose BCE Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position. By choosing to continue, you agree to the Privacy Policy (Employment Collection Notice) and to be included in BCE\'s talent pools for future opportunities. Show Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr