Counsellor

Staines Memorial College | Redbank Plains, QLD
Part-time | Term-time only | Student Welfare Team

Staines Memorial College is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to support the social, emotional, behavioural and spiritual wellbeing of our students.

Working as part of the Student Welfare Team, you will provide timely, informed and therapeutic support to students while partnering with families, College staff and external allied health professionals.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, integrating Christian faith with professional practice and helping students develop their character and wellbeing, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to our mission to “Transform Lives”.

This is a part-time and term-time only role.

As the College Counsellor, you will provide professional counselling, pastoral care and wellbeing support to students across the College.

You will:

• Respond to students’ social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing needs

• Provide appropriate therapeutic care and support

• Offer Christian guidance and encouragement to students, families and staff

• Support students experiencing escalating behaviours to develop more positive ways of responding

• Work collaboratively with the Student Welfare Team and other College leaders

• Liaise with families and external allied health and support services

• Case-manage students and maintain accurate, confidential records

• Contribute to wellbeing programs, activities and professional learning

This position reports directly to the Director of Character and Culture and works closely with the Student Welfare team.

• Provide authentic, appropriate and timely counselling support to students

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and wellbeing practices

• Support the character development of students and help them recognise and develop their individual strengths

• Work with College leaders to respond effectively to student wellbeing needs

• Coordinate referrals and connect students with internal and external support services

• Organise and support activities and experiences that strengthen student wellbeing

• Manage appointments, case notes, follow-up actions and other administrative requirements

• Provide relevant professional development and wellbeing education to staff and students

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development and clinical supervision

• Maintain professional, ethical and confidential counselling practices

• Follow College policies, safety procedures and the Staff Code of Conduct

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a person of Christian faith and integrity

• Uphold the College’s Mission, Vision and Statement of Faith

• Be an active participant in a local Christian church

• Hold relevant qualifications and experience in counselling or a related field

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of student wellbeing and therapeutic practice

• Enjoy working with children and young people

• Communicate sensitively, clearly and professionally

• Build positive and effective relationships with students, families, staff and external providers

• Exercise sound professional judgement and maintain appropriate confidentiality

• Demonstrate patience when supporting people with differing needs and abilities

• Be highly organised and able to manage appointments, case notes and follow-up actions

• Be committed to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision

• Hold or be eligible to obtain a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Applicants must be:

• an Australian Citizen or

• a permanent resident or

• have an appropriate permit to work in Australia

• Experience providing counselling or therapeutic support to children and young people

• Experience working within a school or education environment

• Knowledge of contemporary student wellbeing and engagement practices

• Experience in student case management and referral coordination

• Ability to develop and deliver wellbeing programs or professional learning

• Membership of, or eligibility for membership with, an appropriate professional association

• Experience working within a Christian organisation or ministry setting

• Be part of a supportive, faith-based College community

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people

• Work collaboratively with a committed Student Welfare Team

• Contribute to the development of student wellbeing and character

• Support a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming lives

• Complete the Employment Expression of Interest Form via the following link CCM Employment Expression of Interest Form

Staines Memorial College is a ministry of Christian Community Ministries Ltd. All staff must support the College's Statement of Faith and be active participants in their local Christian church.