Intake Coordinator and Student Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Methodist Ladies' College Full time

Intake Coordinator and Student Counsellor

Full Time

Applications Close: Monday, 22 September, 2025

The Role: Full-time | Commencing January 2026
12-month parental leave contract
Closing Date: 22 September 2025

About MLC
Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) is one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools, with a proud history of educational excellence and innovation. We offer a rich curriculum from Prep to Year 12 for girls, and co-educational Early Learning, complemented by a diverse range of co-curricular and wellbeing programs. At MLC, our staff are part of a collaborative and well-resourced community that is committed to supporting every student to thrive.

Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

- Conducting initial intake assessments and managing referrals
- Providing confidential short to medium-term counselling
- Conducting risk assessments and developing action plans where required
- Offering consultation and support to teaching staff
- Liaising with external mental health professionals and agencies

This role requires a highly skilled and compassionate professional with strong counselling expertise and the ability to manage sensitive situations with care, professionalism, and confidentiality.

About You

You are an experienced counsellor with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families. You bring:

- Demonstrated counselling and assessment skills with young people and families
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with students, parents, staff, and external professionals
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a calm and professional manner
- A collaborative and team-focused approach
- A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
- Hold a Current Working With Children/'s Check

You will hold relevant qualifications and professional registration, such as:

- Psychologist – Full registration with AHPRA (endorsement in educational/developmental, clinical, or counselling psychology desirable); OR
- Social Worker – Eligibility for membership of AASW; OR
- Counsellor – Level 3/4 membership of ACA, clinical PACFA membership, or equivalent

Further training in Family Therapy or child/adolescent development will be highly regarded.

Why Join MLC?

- Be part of a highly regarded and supportive wellbeing team
- Work in a values-driven environment committed to excellence and innovation
- Access professional development opportunities
- Enjoy working during term time only and a well-resourced campus in Kew

For further information regarding this position, please reach out to peopleandculture@mlc.vic.edu.au.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline

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