School Counsellor

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 Counsellor to 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, we’d 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr