Guidance Counsellor | Roma, St George, Mitchell

St John's School, Roma | P-12

• Full time | Permanent
• Immediate start (negotiable)
• Guidance Counsellor | $120,106 - $127,794 per annum + super + benefits

St John’s reputation for providing a quality Catholic education has seen it grow to over 830 students. With a mission focussed on educating the whole person, to pursue excellence and nurture, challenge and support faith development; staff and parents work in partnership. A strong sense of belonging sees students’ gifts and talents nurtured and empowered to make positive contributions to the community. With a mix of young, enthusiastic, and long-term expert staff, professional learning and collegial support opportunities for professional growth and leadership abound. Living the values of Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence – St John’s is thriving. Find out more about the school on Facebook.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or Guidance Counselling coupled with a minimum of 2 years' experience relevant to a school setting. They will possess effective relationship building and influencing skills, advanced interpersonal and communication skills, proven and effective leadership skills, and will be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic faith.

The Guidance Counsellors will work collaboratively with school communities to provide a counselling service that facilitates learning outcomes for students and enables quality teaching. Based in Roma or St George, the Guidance Counsellor will also travel to provide counselling services to the following neighbouring schools of the Diocese including

• St John's School, Roma | P-12
• St Patrick's School, St George | P-6
• St Patrick's Primary School, Mitchell | P-6

During weekends and paid school vacation periods, you will not be required to attend work, however attendance may be required in the event of a critical incident.

Further information is provided in the Role Description.

During weekends and paid school vacation periods, you will not be required to attend work, however attendance may be required in the event of a critical incident.

Guidance Counsellors are eligible for: 

• Relocation support of up to $4,500 
• Support to move additional household members of up to $500 per person 
• Salary packaging.

As a Guidance Counsellor with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, who, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic school’s system. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential. 

You will receive regular support from your principal and visiting Education Officers - experts who will help you advance your Guidance Counselling skills and support you in providing the best possible counselling services to the school communities. You will also be a part of a network of Guidance Counsellors and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.

Live and work in a vibrant and social town full of young professionals eager to expand their horizons in outback Queensland. A peaceful town with wide open spaces and picturesque parks, Roma is the ideal place to connect with the outdoors and engage in all the sporting, social and cultural activities on offer. The town is situated on the banks of the Maranoa River and is a great place to live, with a vibrant culture, rich history, and natural beauty. 

Live outside Roma? We encourage you to visit the Maranoa Regional Council website to discover what living in Roma has to offer.

Please address your application to both

• Michael Thomason, Education Officer: Guidance Counsellor Coordinator and School Support, and 
• Mark Watson, Principal, St John's School, Roma

Click 'apply' to submit and include 

• a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description.
• your resume, to include the names of two professional referees (one must be your current Principal or Manager).

To discuss this role or any difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the Education Officer: Guidance Counsellor Coordinator and School Support, Michael Thomason, by email *************@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone 07 4637 1***.

Applications close Thursday, 11 July 2024

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.