Guidance Counsellor

Toowoomba Catholic Schools

• Permanent | Full time | Commencing immediately (negotiable)
• Supporting three schools across Oakey, Tara and Chinchilla
• This appointment involves a hybrid working arrangement based at either Oakey, Tara and Chinchilla, including travel
• Guidance Counsellor | $123,708 - $131,629 per annum + super (pro rata)
• Applications close Sunday, 28 September 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

This role will see you work collaboratively with the following three school communities to provide a counselling service that facilitates learning outcomes for students and enables quality teaching.

• St Monica's School | Oakey | P-6
• St Joseph's School | Tara | P-6
• St Joseph's School, Chinchilla | P-6

During weekends and paid school vacation periods, you will not be required to attend work, however attendance may be required in the event of a critical incident. Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or Guidance Counselling coupled with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
• Effective relationship building and influencing skills, advanced interpersonal and communication skills, proven and effective leadership skills.
• As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

As a Guidance Counsellor with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, who, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic school's system. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential.

You will receive regular support from your principal and visiting Education Officers - experts who will help you advance your Guidance Counselling skills and support you in providing the best possible counselling services to three school communities. You will also be a part of a network of Guidance Counsellors and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.

St Monica's School welcomes students from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds living in the Oakey township and surrounding rural areas. Being a small school, all students are well known and catered for with a range of academic, spiritual, sporting, cultural and social opportunities. At St Monica's, education is about supporting and growing each child's natural curiosity for learning. It is about equipping them with the knowledge and skills that they will need for life. With this in mind, the dedicated, caring and expert staff ensure that students are inspired, challenged and supported and live out the vision to 'Go and do likewise'.

St Joseph's School, Tara emphasises 'community' - principals, teachers, guidance counsellors, staff and parents working together with the wider community to educate and develop each child - emotionally, academically, physically, socially and spiritually. As a small, well-resourced school they are achieving educational excellence as they create a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive place of learning. Staff are valued and supported as they continue their own learning journey with a range of in-school and off site professional learning options. With a strong multi-age and early years curriculum, quality classroom management, integrated Indigenous education, and lived Catholic school identity - St Joseph's has much to offer both staff, students and their families.

St Joseph's School, Chinchilla is a rapidly growing Catholic primary school in a vibrant regional town that has maintained that friendly small school feel. Embracing the dignity and unique qualities of each child, the staff at St Joseph's know their students well, and provide individualised support for each and every one of them. Dedicated to their craft, they are always looking for ways to strengthen relationships and build knowledge and understanding of what works best in a contemporary classroom. Their friendly, welcoming and inclusive approach pervades all aspects of school life - making St Joseph's a place of gathering, learning, celebration and community.

Please address your application to Gavin Rick, Senior Education Leader. Click 'apply' to submit and include

• a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Role Description
• your resume

To discuss this role or any difficulties in submitting your application, please contact Gavin Rick, by email Gavin.Rick@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone 07 4637 1400.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.