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.
About our school
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Kangaroo Point was founded by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in ****. In **** the Sisters of Mercy took over the leadership of the school. It is one of the oldest primary schools in the Brisbane Catholic Education system. It is now a thriving, cosmopolitan, contemporary, inner-city school, set in lush surroundings servicing the Parish of Kangaroo Point / East Brisbane.
St Joseph's is a multicultural inner-city cosmopolitan school with a population of over 300 students and has an excellent reputation for the Arts, Academics and Sports. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.
Location:
St Joseph's Primary School, Kangaroo Point
Start date:
26/01/2026
Work hours:
15.2 hours per week
Salary:
$103,****** - $144,****** + super
Status:
Part Time Continuing
Ad close date:
17th November ****
Contact:
Nicole Cole | (emailprotected)
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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