Head of Counselling Services
14 hours ago
Head of Counselling Services
Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a Head of Counselling Services to join our team on our South Yarra campus.
The Head of Counselling Services plays a pivotal role in nurturing the wellbeing of the students at Melbourne Grammar School. The Head of Counselling Services will develop a full understanding of, and play a significant role in, the safety, support and pastoral care needs of students and provide support to staff where required.
The incumbent works closely with the Heads of Campus, Director of Students and Heads of House to keep the lines of communication open regarding student welfare and assists in coordinating the overall ongoing development and implementation of pastoral care guidelines within the School.
This role will see you
- Develop and maintain a clear overall counselling framework for the School
- Play a major role in the counselling of Senior School students to promote emotional and psychological wellbeing
- Undertake diagnosis and treatment of other potential behavioural, social and emotional needs
- With the Senior School Head of Student Development. Deputy Head of Wadhurst, and Deputy Head of Grimwade House, lead the professional development of Pastoral Care leaders in each area of the school
- Determine a whole school schedule of proactive mental health intervention sessions for students and their parents based on research informed understanding of current childhood and mental health issues and needs
- Present wellbeing practices for staff at Staff Meetings at all three campuses at least once a year Monitor the pastoral care needs of individual students, in collaboration with relevant staff
Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Employee Working with Children Clearance
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcome around 850 boys in Years 9 – 12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 400 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.
We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.
To learn more about what it's like working at Melbourne Grammar School, click here to discover what our staff have to say.
Applying for the role
To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal.
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Applications close Friday 28 November 2025.
Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via
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