School Counsellor/ Psychologist for Junior School

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate School Counsellor / Psychologist to join our Junior School and Gawura School community.

 

This position is offered as a permanent 0.4 FTE role, with the opportunity for the successful applicant to work 0.6 FTE until the end of 2026, transitioning back to 0.4 FTE thereafter. Start date – 3 August 2026

 

Working within the School’s Christian context, provide counselling and personal support to our Junior School students. The role supports students, staff and families to promote student wellbeing and positive learning outcomes. You will work collaboratively with teachers, Grade Leaders, the Specialised Learning Department and the broader wellbeing team

 

Key responsibilities

• Provide shortterm and ongoing counselling support to Junior School and Gawura School students
• Assess student needs and make referrals to external health professionals where appropriate
• Conduct initial interviews and assessments
• Support students to develop positive coping strategies and life skills
• Liaise with parents, teachers and school leaders in the best interests of the student
• Provide general and crisis pastoral support within the School community
• Undertake psychometric assessments when qualified to do so
• Contribute to relevant task groups and wellbeing initiatives

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Relevant counselling or psychology qualifications and experience
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (or eligibility)
• Strong knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy
• Experience working with children in a school or comparable setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of organisation, initiative and the ability to work independently
• A commitment to supporting the School’s Vision, Mission and Christian ethos

Experience with psychometric tools and the identification or diagnosis of disorders is desirable  What We Offer

• A supportive and collegial school environment
• A flexible parttime structure with an increased workload option until the end of 2026
• Professional collaboration with a multidisciplinary wellbeing team

 

 

A detailed position description to download is attached.

 

Applications close: Monday 8 June 2026

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

Please include cover letter, CV and any academic credentials as one file to upload

 

Why St Andrew’s Cathedral School? 

St Andrew’s Cathedral School was recently awarded the 5 Star Employer of Choice 2025 by The Educator for positive employee experience and a deeply supportive, collegiate culture. Every team member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role. 

 

Who are we?

As an  authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition , Christian values underpin all areas of school life. Honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and service are foundational to our strong and hopeful learning community.

 

Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are committed to nurturing the  intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing  of every student. Our goal is to develop students who think critically and creatively – hearts that love, minds that grow, and lives that give.

 

Child Safety Commitment
We are committed to providing a  child-safe environment  through clear policies, procedures, and training. It is a condition of employment that all new staff must acknowledge understanding of the  Child Safe Policy  and the  Child Safe Codes of Conduct  prior to commencing.

All roles require a valid  Working with Children Check  in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 prior to commencement.

 

For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the  NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian website