Counselling Support Officer

Position: Counselling Support Officer
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026 
Employment Status: Part-time continuing
Hours per week: 20 hpw
Salary Range: $68,776 to $76,418 (annual salary is calculated for 0.5 FTE - 20 hours per week)(pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
Applications Close: Friday, 21 November 2025

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success. 

Your Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Counselling Support Officer. This is a part-time continuing position, commencing January 2026.

The Counselling Support Officer is to support Diocesan counselling initiatives and ensure high quality counselling services in all Southern Region schools and colleges by: 

• Supporting the Counselling Services Coordinator to develop Diocesan school counselling documentation, initiatives and services.
• Assisting the Counselling Services Coordinator in the development and promotion of school counselling strategies across the Diocese.
• Initiating and participating in relevant data gathering to determine trends to assist in planning for appropriate school counselling resourcing across the Diocese under the direction of Counselling Services Coordinator.
• Documenting and reporting on the progress of initiatives as required.
• Being sensitive and practicing with the utmost confidentiality, observing the privacy of others, being respectful and exhibiting sound judgement.
• Research, create and implement collaborative school counselling model with standardised practices in line with Diocesan vision.

For more information, please view the Position Description. 

This position will support counsellors in Catholic Education schools and colleges in Gladstone, Tannum Sands and Bundaberg. The base location would be negotiated with the successful applicant. The position does require travel to Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton. 

About you

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• a genuine interest in supporting the learning and development of students
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded

Experience in a similar role or working with children is desirable but not essential. We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities. 

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $68,776 to $76,418 (annual salary is calculated for 0.5 FTE - 20 hours per week)(pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75% 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Jacqueline King, Counselling Services Coordinator on
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 21 November 2025

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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