School Counsellor

School Counsellor (Psychologist)

Full Time (Term Time Only) Fixed Term (6 month contract)

To commence Term January 2026)

Trinity Anglican School is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Counsellor to join our team on a temporary basis to cover a staff member taking maternity leave.

About Trinity Anglican School

This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the premier schools in Queensland, and to contribute to TAS' mission to inspire young men and women to be the best they can be. With a focus on Christian values and educational excellence, at TAS we develop individuals who contribute to the global community. As a School Counsellor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the wellbeing and success of our students, making a lasting impact on their lives.

Do you have:

· AHPRA registration,

· Experience in child protection.

· Qualifications in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)

· Experience working in a school environment as a Counsellor/Psychologist (desirable).

· Blue Card or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

· HLTAID004 Certificate – Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting (desirable)

· HLTAID001 Certificate – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (desirable)

Are you a team member who can:

· Provide short-term counselling for students in the areas of personal counselling, academic counselling, prevention and early intervention, case management, career counselling, psycho-educational / psychometric testing, advocacy and referral.

· Recommend and assist parents with appropriate referrals for their child where ongoing counselling or other forms of support are needed.

· Maintain confidential, accurate and professional records and have a strong understanding of the legislative requirements pertaining to these records

· Report suspected abuse and harm in line with the Schools Child and Risk Management Strategy.

· Maintain currency in all relevant legislation, such as Student Protection, and ensure the implementation of all requirements of such legislation applicable to this role.

· In consultation with the Head of Teaching and Learning and Heads of Campus, effectively manage a case load across two Primary and one Secondary campus.

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with our students and young people. To ensure your suitability to work with our students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

· National Register Screen (Anglican School's Commission Screen)

· Queensland College of Teachers Registration check or Blue Card check

· Reference checks

· Child Protection Certificate

How do I apply?

Please click the apply button and upload (in Microsoft Word or PDF format):

· Your current résumé.

· A cover letter, referring to the attached Position Description, advising us how you meet the responsibilities of this position.

We will process applications as they come through, so please apply today