About this role
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Mary’s Primary School is situated in the historic Queensland provincial city of Ipswich, 45 km from Brisbane CBD. Our beautiful, historical architecture of sandstone buildings are a visual reminder that quality Catholic Education has been delivered on our site for over 150 years We are a co-educational school with a current enrolment of 575 students from Prep through to Year 6. The dedicated teaching and support staff endeavour to provide high quality, inclusive education by providing engaging learning activities that support not only students' academic advancement but also their personal growth based upon a Catholic Christian tradition. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Enhance student wellbeing and learning with a focus on fostering the education, development, mental health and wellbeing of all students.
- Location: St Marys Primary - Ipswich (P)
- Start date: Commencing January, 2026
- Days of hours: 5 days per week
- Salary: $103,397 - $144,242 + super
- Status: Fixed-term (Maternity Leave replacement)
- Ad close date: 4 January, 2026
- Contact: Joshua O'Keeffe | [email protected]
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Facilitate proactive and preventative practices and initiatives for the holistic development, mental health and wellbeing of students
- Manage counselling and consulting services for students
- Provide psycho-educational and other assessments
- Ensure BCE protocols and quality processes are implemented
- Maintain standards of practice
- Apply guidance counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic, whole-school, and individual interventions
- Participate in regular individual and group supervision and mentoring activities for clinical and technical supervision.
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.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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Other facts
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant, faith-filled learning community committed to providing an education to believe in. With 146 schools and seven office locations across South East Queensland, we employ more than 12,500 dedicated staff and support over 78,000 students. We are the second largest non-government employer in Queensland.
We provide a student-centred education from Prep to Year 12, grounded in excellence, compassion and faith. Our communities are places of modern learning that create and embrace transformational change to help create a better future, advocating for justice, promoting inclusion, diversity and ecological change.
Career opportunities are available in the city, coast and country, across a wide range of roles including teaching, school support, administration, and specialist roles across IT, HR and more. When you join BCE, you’ll find more than just a career. You’ll experience connection, purpose and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Learn more and explore current opportunities at bne.catholic.edu.au.
What you'll do
- The Guidance Counsellor will enhance student wellbeing and learning by facilitating proactive practices for mental health and development. Responsibilities include managing counselling services, providing assessments, and applying guidance counselling skills through various interventions.
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