Job description:
Summary
St Thomas More, Sunnybank
is seeking a dedicated
part-time Guidance Counsellor
to support the wellbeing and learning of our Middle Years students, with a strong focus on fostering their education, development, mental health and overall wellbeing.
* Location:
St Thomas More College - Sunnybank (S)
* Start date:
Commencing March 2026
* Days of hours:
5 days per fortnight | Days negotiable
* Salary:
$103, $144,242 per annum (pro rata) + superannuation
* Status:
Part Time Continuing
* Ad close date:
22 February 2026
* Contact:
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About our school
St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for approximately 1150 students. Our college opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students.
This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever-changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity, and the skills to achieve success in life. 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
* Full registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus 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. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
* 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.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
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.
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