Guidance Counsellor (Part Time) - Holy Spirit College, FITZGIBBON (S)

Summary

Ignite a passion for learning in our students, while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education! 

• Location: Holy Spirit College - Fitzgibbon (S)
• Start date: 21/01/2026
• Work hours: 7.6 hours per day / 1 day per fortnight
• Salary: $103,397.00 - $137,600 + super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Part Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 23 November 2025
• Contact: Andrew McEwan, secondaryfitzgibbon@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: 

• Successful experience as a Guidance Counsellor in an educational setting with a focus on prevention, intervention and student learning 
• Experience in identifying and developing activities to address academic and life career development of students 
• Experience in the administration, interpretation and report writing for psycho-educational assessments 
• Experience in providing support and leadership in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and risk management 
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment 
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic. 

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
• Full registration as a Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) plus completed Masters in school guidance and counselling, and/or 
• Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:  

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development 
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) 
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre 
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options  
• Active staff social club and wellness programs  
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.