School Counsellor

23 hours ago

Wyong New South Wales Australia Wyong Christian Community School Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Part-time 0.4 – 0.6 FTE

Commencing 18 January 2026  

Wyong Christian Community School is a wonderful school with a fantastic community. Set on 28 acres in a beautiful semi-rural setting, we have been building God's Kingdom for 32 years. 

The School Counsellor plays a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, spiritual and psychological wellbeing of students within a Christ-centred learning community. The position provides confidential and ethical counselling, promotes resilience and mental health, and partners with parents, staff, the Wellbeing Team and external professionals to holistically support student needs. The School Counsellor contributes proactively to wellbeing initiatives, crisis response, and staff development, while ensuring all practices meet legal, ethical, and compliance requirements. Through compassionate care, evidence-based strategies, and a commitment to Christian values, the School Counsellor helps foster a safe, supportive and flourishing environment for every student

Selection Criteria 

Essentials

  • Qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work
  • Membership with at least one relevant professional association, such as ACA, APACS and APACS NSW or PACFA
  • Commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment that aligns with the WCCS Vision and Mission statement
  • Understanding of and experience in dealing with Child Protection matters, including Mandatory Reporting
  • Maintain clinical supervision and adherence to ethical standards 

Desirables

  • Previous experience in school counselling
  • Previous experience in managing case load, writing and reporting thoroughly and communicating with families and external services
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Training in play therapy

Please prepare

  • A cover letter addressing the above criteria
  • Resume

How to Apply

Click on the 'APPLY' button on the right. You will be asked to upload your resume, complete an application form and finally upload your cover letter.

For further information, please contact the Director of People and Compliance via email to 

Applications close on 24 November 2025.


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