College Counsellor - Mount St Bernard College, Herberton

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Work type: Full time - Permanent, Term Time - Permanent
Location: Mount St Bernard College - Herberton, Far North Queensland Tableland Region
Categories: Non-Teaching

College Counsellor

Commencement Date:  18 July 2026

Employment Type:  Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: $123,709 to $131,629 FTE Gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 3:00pm, 30 June 2026

Mount St Bernard College - Herberton

Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition. 

The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services. 

The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education. 

The college has approximately 140 students, 80% of whom are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students. 

About the Role

An employee in this position is required to focus on student wellbeing and work collaboratively with school communities to promote and foster the development and mental health of all students, through the provision of a comprehensive counselling service.  

The College Counsellor role has a focus on fostering the development, mental health and resilience of all students, including those considered at-risk and those with special needs. This focus is achieved by applying guidance and counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic and individual interventions - thus contributing to equitable educational access, participation, and outcomes for all students. The College Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.

Mandatory Qualification and Requirements 

    • With Teacher Qualifications - Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
    • Without Teacher Qualifications - Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
    • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
    • Formal qualifications at Degree level are required in the disciplines of Education Psychology or Social Work and relevant post graduate experience
    • School Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
      (AASW)
    • School Counsellors (Non Teacher, Psychologists or Social Workers) require general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
    • Social Workers require current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility. 
    • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education. 
    • Promote child safety at all times 

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience plus 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to Fitness Passport membership

For further information about the role, please download the Download File School Counsellor Position Description

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries:

Principal
Narelle Hunt
P:  07 40961444
E:  msb.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au  

 

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