St Mary’s School, Charleville | P-6
St Mary’s, Charleville, offers dynamic learning opportunities to spark the imagination. With a commitment to nurture and communicate the Catholic faith, staff use contemporary teaching practices and partner with parents in developing each child. As a rural school, family and community ties are strong and the key to our success.
Permanent | Part time | 15 – 22.8 hours per week | From 16 January 2023
Guidance Counsellor | $112,122 – $119,299 per annum plus super, plus benefits (pro rata)
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 Charleville, the Guidance Counsellor will also travel to provide counselling services to the following neighbouring schools of the Diocese
- Sacred Heart Primary School, Cunnamulla | P-6
- St Finbarr’s School, Quilpie | 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 details can be obtained from the Role Description.
Guidance Counsellors with teacher qualifications may be eligible for financial benefits.
Live outside of Charleville? We encourage you to visit the Murweh Shire Council website (www.murweh.qld.gov.au) to discover what living in Charleville has to offer.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your expression of interest via SEEK and include
- a cover letter, of no more than two pages highlighting your demonstrated skills and experience
- your resume, to include the names of two current professional referees (one must be your current principal)
- supporting application documents.
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 [email protected] or by phone 07 4637 1453.
Applications close Monday, 21 November 2022.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date.
For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.
Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2019 – 2023.