School Counsellor

Bulleen - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 100000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role

Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of young people Do you enjoy helping students thrive both personally and academically within a caring school community

Marcellin College a leading Catholic boys school presents an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate School Counsellorto join our Student Wellbeing Team on a full-time ongoing basis commencing Term 1 2026.

If you have a strong commitment to student wellbeing exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for making a positive impact on young lives wed love to hear from you!

Key Success Factors

At Marcellin College our students are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto - Strive for the Highest - we are committed to fostering humility excellence acceptance resilience and trust in all aspects of school life.

As a School Counsellor you will play a pivotal role in supporting students mental health emotional resilience and overall wellbeing. You will provide counselling assessment and early intervention services working collaboratively with students staff and families to nurture a safe inclusive and supportive environment.

You will be part of a dynamic and collegial Student Wellbeing Team working closely with the Deputy Principal of Student Wellbeing Directors of Students Year Level Leaders and other key staff to deliver proactive wellbeing initiatives and responsive support programs. Through your expertise and care you will help ensure that every young man at Marcellin College is empowered to flourish and realise his full potential.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

A willingness to uphold the vision and values of Marcellin College
Current membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Demonstrated experience working with adolescents in an educational or clinical setting
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development mental health issues and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain confidentiality
Capacity to provide both individual and group counselling sessions as well as contribute to whole-school wellbeing programs
Experience in psychological assessments report writing and record-keeping in accordance with professional and ethical standards
A collaborative and professional approach to working with staff families and external agencies
Current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain them)

Experience within a school setting or Catholic education environment will be highly regarded.

For further information and details regarding Key Result Areas Qualifications and Experience please review the Position Description.

About the College

Marcellin College is an inclusive faith learning community where Jesus is known and loved. We ensure each young man learns in a safe and nurturing environment and the dignity of all is respected. The College is committed to developing in our students the skills to be confident and creative learners in the world in which they live for today and tomorrow.

Marcellin College is committed to ensuring all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws Ministerial Orders regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld.

What we offer

Working at Marcellin affords staff the opportunity to experience a relational community where staff are valued and supported. Our salaries are paid in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). In addition we offer a broad range of benefits including:

Staff Social Club
Staff Wellbeing Team
Diverse Professional Learning opportunities
Gym Facilities
Exceptional sporting facilities (e.g. tennis courts ovals etc.)
Parents Room
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary Packaging
Catholic Formation events (in-house and interstate)

School Counsellor PD

The RoleAre you passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of young people Do you enjoy helping students thrive both personally and academically within a caring school communityMarcellin College a leading Catholic boys school presents an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and comp...