Guidance Counsellor
Holy Spirit College, Cooktown
Commencement Date: 11 July 2026
Employment Type: Full‐time, Permanent
Salary Range: $123,709- $131,629 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 14 June 2026
About The Role
The Guidance Counsellor role has a focus on fostering the development, mental health and resilience of all students, including those considered at‐risk and those with special needs. This focus is achieved by applying guidance and counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic and individual interventions, thus contributing to equitable educational access, participation and outcomes for all students. The Guidance Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.
Education
* with a history of complex trauma;
* with a history of extended periods of unexplained absences;
* who are highly mobile;
* who have had contact with the juvenile justice system;
* in the care of the Office of Children and Families;
* with mental illness or at risk of engaging in self‐harming behaviours or substance abuse;
* who have been excluded or repeatedly suspended from school;
* who are homeless;
* with a generational history of early school leaving and/or unemployment.
Work Requirements
* With teacher qualifications – be registered or eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.
* Without teacher qualifications – hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
* Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.
* Formal qualifications at degree level are required in the disciplines of education, psychology or social work and relevant postgraduate experience.
* Guidance Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Guidance Counsellors (Non‐Teacher, Psychologists or Social Workers) require general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary range: per annum pending experience.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contributions.
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary.
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of long service leave may also be applicable).
* 14 weeks' paid parental leave.
* Professional development and early career teacher support.
* Access to employee assistance program.
Equal Opportunity
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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