Guidance Counsellor
- Provide evidence-based guidance and counselling to support students’ social, emotional and educational wellbeing.
- Collaborate with school staff, families and the wider community to develop and deliver preventative, early-intervention and responsive programs.
- Support student safety, resilience and personal growth as part of a wider Guidance Counsellor team with supervision and networking opportunities.
Job No: TCE5214
Commencement Date: Monday 18 January 2027
Tenure: Permanent, Part Time (22.8 hours per fortnight)
Salary Range: $110,695 TO $136,747 per annum pending experience + Super + Allowances
This role will primarily support Columba Catholic College in Charters Towers. We’d ideally like you to be based locally however, we are open to considering travel arrangements for the right candidate.
Make a lasting difference in student’s lives!
Help shape positive learning, wellbeing and life outcomes for students by joining our dedicated school community as a Guidance Counsellor.
In this role, you’ll bring your professional expertise, leadership and compassionate support to foster the social, emotional and educational wellbeing of students. You’ll work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community to design and deliver programs that build resilience, confidence and personal growth.
Eligibility
Whether you’re a teacher with postgraduate qualifications in guidance and counselling, or a psychologist eligible for registration with AHPRA, you’ll bring the professional expertise needed to support student wellbeing and growth. Your background will enable you to provide informed, evidence-based guidance that helps students feel safe, supported and understood.
Why Choose us?
You’ll also enjoy the rhythm of the school year, with regular breaks during school holidays that support your own wellbeing while you support others.
You will be a part of a broader Guidance Counsellor team with regular supervision provided and regular networking opportunities
Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong. Working across preventative, early intervention and responsive approaches, you’ll play a vital part in empowering students to thrive - both at school and beyond.
Please review TCEO's guidelines for supporting achievement of general registration for Provisional Psychologists under the Psychology Board of Australia here.
Townsville Catholic Education 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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
For more information, please review the full position description.
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Applications close 30 November 2026.
About us
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packaging options
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- …and a range of other great benefits!
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