School Counsellor Mackay Region

Catholic Education Diocese Of Rockhampton

Job Location:

Mackay - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: School Counsellor
Location: Mackay Region
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time continuing or two part time roles (as negotiable with successful applicant/s)
Hours per week: 38
Salary: $89303 - $131626 (pending experience and qualifications) 12.75% superannuation
Applications Close: 31 October 2025

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton provides a supportive flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

About the role

An exciting opportunity currently exists within theMackay Region. We are seeking a full-time counsellor who will provide counselling services to students at St Josephs Catholic Primary School Mackay (0.6 FTE) and St Annes Catholic Primary School Sarina (0.4 FTE).This is a full-time continuing position commencing January 2026 or for two part time roles as negotiated with the successful applicant/s.

In this role you will be supported by a network of counsellors in the Mackay Region and the Counselling Services Coordinator.

Typical duties

Prepare for individual counselling sessions via assessment case formulation and intervention planning.
Plan prepare and provide small group interventions for students relevant to need.
Assist parents with appropriate referrals for their child where ongoing counselling or other forms of support are needed.
Provide counselling support and follow up response to student protection risk management issues.
In collaboration with other staff provide direct input and support to the implementation of individual intervention plans (e.g. NCCD).
Assist in providing information for staff to present sessions and/or programs to students.
Assess immediate level of risk of students in crisis and provide appropriate crisis interventions including referral to acute services where required.
Liaise and work collaboratively with relevant external agencies to ensure appropriate support for students and their families.
Provide professional support and advice to staff parents and students in relation to counselling mental health and wellbeing.
Provide immediate support for staff in crisis and assist them to access the Employee Assistance Program (Working Well) or other appropriate referrals.
In times of critical incidents provide counselling services as required.

To learn more about the School Counsellor Salary Schedule Role requirements and Position Description please view ourSchool Counsellor Overview and Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant will have relevant experience qualifications and an understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic addition you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills.

Mandatory Criteria

Minimum required qualifications are a relevant 4-year undergraduate degree from the disciplines of Social Work Psychology or B Education Masters Guidance & Counselling.
Australian work rights
A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position
Undertake Student Protection Training
Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

What we offer

Competitive salary of $89303 - $131626(pending experience and qualifications) 12.75% superannuation
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
Modern facilities and resources
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
Induction professional development and learning opportunities
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
Access to Fitness Passport

How to Apply

Complete the application form by clicking APPLY NOW below
Upload a cover letter addressing addressing the skills attributes and experience to support the typical duties of the role identified in the position description.
Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of (3) three professional referees
Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
Submit your application and supporting documentation

Further information

For a confidential conversation please contact Jacqueline King Counselling Services Coordinator or Allahna Heywood Counselling Support Officer on .
For further information regarding the remuneration package please contactEmployee Support Services
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday 31 October 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Position: School CounsellorLocation: Mackay RegionCommencement Date: 19 January 2026Employment Status: Full-Time continuing or two part time roles (as negotiable with successful applicant/s)Hours per week: 38Salary: $89303 - $131626 (pending experience and qualifications) 12.75% superannuationAppli...