Student and Family Counsellor

The Role:

The Student and Family Counsellor plays a vital role in a school’s pastoral care program, working collaboratively with students, families and school staff to support wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.

Opportunities are available across the following locations:

• St Joseph’s Primary, Adelong – 1 day per week
• St Mary’s Primary, Batlow – 1 day per week
• St. Patrick’s Primary, Gundagai – 1 day per week

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family counselling to students and their familes.
• Design and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group programs, as well as year group and assembly presentations.
• Deliver professional learning and support to school staff.
• Practice in line with relevant professional ethics, values and standards.
• Maintain high clinical and administrative standards in accordance with program policies.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications in Social Work (eligible for AASW membership), or registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, or a degree in Counselling with ACA or PACFA (Level 3 or 4) registration.
• Experience delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families.
• Strong understanding of issues impacting children and families, and approaches that support wellbeing and recovery.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety and family centred practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with schools and community partners.
• The ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and support students with complex needs.

You will also require:

• Current driver’s licence
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Check

To Apply:

• Submit an udpated resume and
• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the above criteria

Closing Date: 14 June 2026

Hiring Manager: For more information, please contact Lucinda Clay on 6162 5800.

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.