School Counsellor

6 days ago

Kempsey New South Wales, Australia 1d7a6ef1-d5d6-4bff-a489-4e25c5dc81f6 Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

St Joseph's Primary Kempsey
Our focus is to ensure that all students learn in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, where their academic success, spirituality and social & emotional wellbeing is always the focus.

St Joseph's plays a vital role in laying the foundation for your child's lifelong learning, ensuring that each student develops into a happy, resilient and successful person, with realistic and achievable goals, and strong morals and values.

We believe together, in partnership, we can nurture, support and guide your child to have the best start in their educational journey.

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*SCHOOL COUNSELLOR*
Part time permanent position commencing 27/01/2026

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Applicants Must

  • have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
  • current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers with Mental health Accreditation or membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)/ ACA (Australian Counselling Association) with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Counselling
  • have the willingness to take an active part in the full life of the school and to support and uphold the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church's work in schools.
  • compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Criteria

  • A strong understanding of the professional body's ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting.
  • Experience in providing evidence-based interventions with children and young people, individually and in groups.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage caseloads.
  • Experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs.
  • Experience or willingness to provide professional learning to school staff and families.
  • Ability to work with a Pastoral Care team.

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.

Role Description
Enquiries to Kristin Penberthy at or via email

Applications must be received by the "Apply now" button. Please do not email your application.
Applications close: 9.00am Monday 24th November 2025
Hastings Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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