College Counsellor

St Brendan's College, Central Queensland, is a leading Catholic secondary school, operating in the tradition of Edmund Rice.  We are a day and boarding school for boys from Years 7 to 12, located on a beautiful 300-acre campus only minutes to the beaches of Yeppoon and only a 30-minute drive from Rockhampton.

A proactive Pastoral Care program alongside the provision of a diverse academic and extra-curricular offerings, gives the boys significant opportunities to grow into young men of knowledge, respect, and faith. 

Principal Mr Robert Corboy, invites you to join the dynamic, passionate team at St Brendan’s College, a school built on Opportunities, Pathways, Brotherhood and Belonging for all.

About the role

The College Counsellor is a key student support role at St Brendan’s College.  It requires diversity and flexibility to undertake the duties and responsibilities associated with the position. 

The Counsellor will provide social, emotional and spiritual support to students, parents and staff.  This position is responsible for supporting and developing social and emotional wellbeing of the students.  In consultation with the Heads of School and the Principal, the Counsellor will be responsible for referring students to the appropriate services where required and provide counselling support where needed.  

This position is a full-time, permanent (38hrs per week) position.  Flexible working arrangements, salary packaging options, 12.75% superannuation and many more perks!

Essential Criteria

• Formal qualifications at diploma or degree level of Counselling along with relevant experience required by the employer to reflect higher levels of professional outcomes.

Application Inclusions

Please provide the following in your application. 

• Application for non-teaching staff
• Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position, including how you meet the key accountabilities and essential criteria.
• Resume including two referees
• Copies of Qualifications

For all positions advertised the successful applicants will need to actively support the Catholic Ethos of the College. All applicants will also be subject to Legislative Screening Procedures and will be required to authorise such checks and provide identification. These checks are consistent with the EREA commitment to child protection policies and procedures.  

Application Process

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. 

Applications close: 23 April 2024

More information can be found on the website: www.stbrendans.qld.edu.au or for a confidential conversation please see below.

Enquiries

Anne Campbell
Human Resources Manager
P: (07) 4939 9*** 
E: **************@sbc.qld.edu.au

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

St Brendan's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedure. These checks are consistence with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.