School Counsellor

• 507117

• ISABELLA PLAINS, ACT, 2905

• Permanent/Ongoing

• Closing at: Aug 16 2026 - 23:55 AEST

• St Mary MacKillop College

Salary: $125,645 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Application Closing Date: 16th of August, 2026
Job Number: 507117

About Us  

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs). 

The Archdiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.

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 the School

St Mary MacKillop College is CACGEL's largest secondary school, operating across two campuses, Years 7 to 9 at the Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at the St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains.  The diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. MacKillop offers a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. The staff is provided with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. MacKillop is proud of the inclusive and welcoming community, as well as the strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
 
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 to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility   

• Minimum of four years relevant post qualification practice experience.
• Holds a degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.
• Psychologists must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Social Workers must be registered or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Counsellors must be registered members with either the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA).
• Adherence 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current Drivers Licence.

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 position description may be available to view under downloads, or visit the CACGEL job site to view it, and search via title or job number.

CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.    

For further information about CACGEL, please visit the website.