Salary:
$121,985 (Plus Superannuation)
Employment Status:
Full-time
Eligibility:
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:
Immediate
About The Role
The School Counsellor provides expert support to promote mental health, student wellbeing, and positive engagement with school life. Through professional counselling services and targeted interventions, the role empowers students to navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive both personally and academically. The School Counsellor contributes to a collaborative and student-centred culture, offering guidance and expertise that strengthens the school's approach to wellbeing and supports a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) provides education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).
The Catholic Education Office (CEO) within CECG provides strategic and enabling services to Schools, ELCs and the CEO. The CEO provides services in areas such as Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology, and People and Culture.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Attractive remuneration package
* Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
* 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
* Support for professional development and study opportunities
* Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish which includes holistic services and a range benefits and offers
Qualifications And Eligibility
* Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* Driver's Licence
* Minimum of four years relevant post qualification practice experience
* Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.
* Psychologists must hold registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Social Workers must hold registration or be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Counsellors must hold registration with either the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA).
* Individuals must adhere to the association requirements with regards to:
* Supervision and professional learning; and
* Annual maintenance of membership while working and provide evidence of membership to the employer.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. Applications from all diversity groups are welcome to support the system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the role and CECG, please visit the website.
If you have any questions about the role, contact Ang Jones, Student Counselling and Welfare Manager, on or via email at
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on or via email