School Chaplain/Counsellor
St Joseph's Primary School, Bunbury, is seeking to appoint a Chaplain/Counsellor one day per week to support student wellbeing and mental health. The successful applicant will work closely with leadership and teaching staff to identify students who require social‐emotional support and liaise with families to provide this support in either one‐to‐one or small group sessions. Students are not obliged to participate, and parents and students will be regularly informed by the school about the availability and voluntary nature of the chaplaincy/counselling service.
Responsibilities
* Meet regularly with staff and leadership to discuss students and families of concern within the school.
* Complete intake assessments and meet 1‐1 with students and parents as required to support their wellbeing needs.
* Keep weekly schedule records updated to track and monitor support of students and facilitate support conversations with school leadership.
* Provide pastoral care and counselling services to the school community (families and students).
* Regularly provide an updated letter and referral form to the school community.
* Inform all students, parents and school community members of the appropriate consent procedures and that these measures are consistent with Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) policy or guidelines, where applicable.
Qualifications Required
* Australian Federal Police criminal record check.
* WA Working With Children Check.
* Accreditation to work in a Catholic school or prepared to work towards.
* Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care (minimum) or equivalent.
* e‐Safety Commissioner Cyberbullying programme completion.
* CEWA Mandatory Reporting training.
* Current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia.
* Support the school in maintaining the Catholic ethos and act in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Closing Date for Applications: 3 June 2026
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
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