College Counsellor
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 3 March 2026
The College is seeking a Counsellor. This is a term-time, on-going position, 5 days per week, with the commencement date negotiated with the successful applicant. The Counsellor is a member of the College Counselling Service. They apply expertise in mental health, wellbeing, learning, and behaviour to help children and young people succeed behaviourally, emotionally, academically and socially.
<p>College counselling staff work with teachers, families, College Executive, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. The counselling they provide is inspired at all times by the ethos of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to make the love of God known through the way in which the wellbeing of students is supported by the College.<br>
The Counsellor works collaboratively with the Assistant Principal Pastoral Care, Assistant Principals Curriculum, Pastoral Leaders and teachers on College-wide pastoral care matters, so that the pastoral and academic streams of the College are working effectively together for the benefit of our students.</p>
<p>A current ACT Working With Vulnerable People card is an essential requirement for the successful applicant.</p>
<p>Daramalan staff gain access to priority enrolment for their children to attend the College, free parking, close proximity to services, excellent public transport connections, generous leave allowances and excellent infrastructure and human resourcing to support your role. </p>
<p><strong>Applicants should visit the College website to view the full job description: </strong><a href="https://www.daramalan.act.edu.au/2025-employment/" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.daramalan.act.edu.au/2025-employment/</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>To apply for this role please address the selection criteria, attach your resume, covering letter and the application cover sheet found on our website and email to </strong><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Principal@daramalan.act.edu.au?subject=College%20Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Principal@daramalan.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Visual%20Arts%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29?subject=College%20Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:Principal@daramalan.act.edu.au?subject=College%20Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Principal@daramalan.act.edu.au</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>For further details please contact James Keeley (Deputy Principal ) on 6245 6302.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Applications close at 5pm on 3 March 2026.</strong></p>
<p>The College reserves the right to close the vacancy early if suitable applicants are received.</p>
<p><i>Daramalan College has zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect and other harm and we are committed to providing and maintaining a child safe culture within all aspects of our community. All candidates are subject to legislative and College screening processes and successful candidates must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to child protection.</i></p>