School Counsellor

Application Deadline: 28 November

Part Time | Full Time – Hours Negotiable

Multi Campus – Dandenong | Pakenham | Warragul | Leongatha

Base Location Negotiable – travel to other campuses as required & dependent on applicant location

Please note: CCG reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant is found before the specified closing date.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Counsellor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct counselling support and other intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs. The Counsellor will work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

Please note this role will require travel to other campuses. A company pool car is available for use.

The role

• Deliver professional support services, including direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
• Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals, and agencies when appropriate, and managing the associated risks.
• Liaise with external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.
• Work collaboratively to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school Wellbeing staff and Teachers.
• Provide leadership and professional learning to others, such as Teachers and other school Wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of the schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes.
• Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.

Requirements

• Demonstrated 1-2 years of therapeutic counselling experience
• Professional Registration with APHRA or AASW
• Clear Police Check
• Clear Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Education with Post Graduate qualifications in Mental Health & Counselling

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

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The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.

Job posted: November 3, 2025