College Counsellor (Primary) - St Andrew's Catholic College, Redlynch
Top Benefits
About the role
Contract Dates: 20 January 2026 to 22 January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - $123,709 to $131,629 FTE gross per annum + 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Tuesday 4 November 2025
St Andrew's Catholic College St Andrew’s Catholic College is situated on a scenic 25-hectare campus nestled in the picturesque Redlynch Valley. Recognised as a prominent P-12 co-educational institution, the College has firmly established itself as the preferred choice for discerning families, thanks to its outstanding quality and diverse range of academic, artistic, sporting, and co-curricular offerings.
With a commitment to educational excellence and by honouring the uniqueness of each individual, the school facilitates student learning through the employment of effective teaching and learning practices with the use of technologies which engage and motivate enquiring minds. Our students demonstrate a clear sense of pride and commitment to their schooling, whether it be in the classroom, on the sporting field or through service to the religious life of the College.
About The Role St Andrew's Catholic College is seeking a College Counsellor to work collaboratively with our College Counselling team and school community with a focus on fostering the development, mental health and resilience of all students, including those considered at-risk and those with special needs.
They will provide guidance and counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic and individual interventions, thus contributing to equitable educational access, participation, and outcomes for all students but predominately working with students in upper primary and the lower secondary years.
The College Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description STACC PosDesc - College Counsellor [Oct2025].pdf
Work Requirements
- Formal qualifications at Degree level are required in the disciplines of Education with a Masters of Guidance and Counselling, or a Degree in Psychology or Social Work with appropriate experience
- College Counsellors with Teaching, Psychology or Social Work registrations are required to provide evidence of
Current Registration With One Or More Of The Following
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College Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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College Counsellors (Non Teacher e.g. psychologists or social workers) require general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
-
Have highly developed interpersonal communication and relationship skills in dealing with a diverse range of students, school staff, parents, community members and professionals on an inter-agency basis
-
Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Employer Superannuation Guarantee of 12.75%
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply Select 'Apply Now" to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .
About Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
The Cairns Diocese encompasses some of the most beautiful, environmentally unique locations in Australia. Situated along Queensland’s tropical north east coast where World Heritage-listed rainforests meet the Great Barrier Reef, many new residents will attest that they came for a holiday and stayed for the lifestyle and friendly locals.
With 30 primary and secondary Catholic schools and colleges located throughout the Diocese from Tully in the south, the Atherton Tablelands in the west and then north to the glorious Torres Strait Islands, Cairns Catholic Education has teaching, non-teaching, leadership and specialist positions on offer for dedicated professionals who are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality educational, spiritual, moral, emotional and physical outcomes for students from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
Catholic Education in the Cairns Diocese is proud of its forward thinking educational philosophy which has resulted in the development and implementation of educational programs to suit the needs and aspirations of all students. This has resulted in the region’s Catholic schools and colleges consistently performing well on both school-based and state-wide assessment and diagnostic tools as well as facilitating alternative educational pathways such as school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
College Counsellor (Primary) - St Andrew's Catholic College, Redlynch
Top Benefits
About the role
Contract Dates: 20 January 2026 to 22 January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - $123,709 to $131,629 FTE gross per annum + 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Tuesday 4 November 2025
St Andrew's Catholic College St Andrew’s Catholic College is situated on a scenic 25-hectare campus nestled in the picturesque Redlynch Valley. Recognised as a prominent P-12 co-educational institution, the College has firmly established itself as the preferred choice for discerning families, thanks to its outstanding quality and diverse range of academic, artistic, sporting, and co-curricular offerings.
With a commitment to educational excellence and by honouring the uniqueness of each individual, the school facilitates student learning through the employment of effective teaching and learning practices with the use of technologies which engage and motivate enquiring minds. Our students demonstrate a clear sense of pride and commitment to their schooling, whether it be in the classroom, on the sporting field or through service to the religious life of the College.
About The Role St Andrew's Catholic College is seeking a College Counsellor to work collaboratively with our College Counselling team and school community with a focus on fostering the development, mental health and resilience of all students, including those considered at-risk and those with special needs.
They will provide guidance and counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic and individual interventions, thus contributing to equitable educational access, participation, and outcomes for all students but predominately working with students in upper primary and the lower secondary years.
The College Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description STACC PosDesc - College Counsellor [Oct2025].pdf
Work Requirements
- Formal qualifications at Degree level are required in the disciplines of Education with a Masters of Guidance and Counselling, or a Degree in Psychology or Social Work with appropriate experience
- College Counsellors with Teaching, Psychology or Social Work registrations are required to provide evidence of
Current Registration With One Or More Of The Following
-
College Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
-
College Counsellors (Non Teacher e.g. psychologists or social workers) require general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
-
Have highly developed interpersonal communication and relationship skills in dealing with a diverse range of students, school staff, parents, community members and professionals on an inter-agency basis
-
Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Employer Superannuation Guarantee of 12.75%
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply Select 'Apply Now" to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .
About Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
The Cairns Diocese encompasses some of the most beautiful, environmentally unique locations in Australia. Situated along Queensland’s tropical north east coast where World Heritage-listed rainforests meet the Great Barrier Reef, many new residents will attest that they came for a holiday and stayed for the lifestyle and friendly locals.
With 30 primary and secondary Catholic schools and colleges located throughout the Diocese from Tully in the south, the Atherton Tablelands in the west and then north to the glorious Torres Strait Islands, Cairns Catholic Education has teaching, non-teaching, leadership and specialist positions on offer for dedicated professionals who are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality educational, spiritual, moral, emotional and physical outcomes for students from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
Catholic Education in the Cairns Diocese is proud of its forward thinking educational philosophy which has resulted in the development and implementation of educational programs to suit the needs and aspirations of all students. This has resulted in the region’s Catholic schools and colleges consistently performing well on both school-based and state-wide assessment and diagnostic tools as well as facilitating alternative educational pathways such as school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.