College Counsellor - Chanel College

College Counsellor - Chanel College
, Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton

Position: College Counsellor
Location: Chanel College, Gladstone
Commencement Date: 9 February 2026
Employment Status: Full-time continuing
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Salary: $89,303 - $131,626 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation
Applications Close: Friday, 16 January 2026

An exciting opportunity within the Southern Region. We are seeking a full-time counsellor who will provide counselling services to students at Chanel College. This is a full-time continuing (38hpw) position, commencing from 9 February 2026. You will be supported by a network of counsellors in the Southern Region and the Counselling Services Coordinator.

• 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.

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

• Minimum required qualifications:
  
  a relevant 4-year undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Education plus a Masters in Guidance & Counselling.
• Australian work rights.
• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children Act 2000 and valid Suitability Notice.
• Undertake Student Protection Training.
• Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

• Competitive salary of $89,303 - $131,626 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave.
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations.
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to corporate health discounts with Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance.
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Modern facilities and resources.

• Complete the application online.
• Upload a cover letter 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 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.

• For a confidential conversation please contact Jakki King, Counselling Services Coordinator, Catholic Education Office on .
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services .au.
• Please note:
  
  The CEDR office will be closed from 23 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Inquiries will be responded to after 2 January 2026 if received during this time.
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Friday, 16 January 2026

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

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