St Patrick's College is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Year 7 to 12 in the Edmund Rice tradition. Founded in 1893, it is a beautifully resourced school in terms of its staff and facilities and is known for many things including its energy and sense of community.

The College's vision is centred around: "Educating hope-filled, compassionate and confident young men for their place in the world” and is inspired and informed by a commitment to its four pillars: Faith, Tradition, Excellence and Joy, which remain the bedrock of a St Patrick's education.

The School Counsellor, as a member of the Wellbeing team, will work to provide counselling support, referral services and guidance for students and their families. The Counsellor will work to develop programs, identify students at risk, organise initiatives and engage with external stakeholders to enhance the wellbeing of students.

Applications via our website close Sunday, 30 March 2025.

St Patrick's College reserves the right to appoint to positions at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Application Process:

Step 1 - Application to be submitted

Applications must include:

• Cover letter which sets out your interest in applying for the role, a broad outline of experience, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria of the role.
• Resume which sets out relevant work and study experience

Step 2: Panel Interview

• St Patrick's College will select applicants who will progress to panel interview stage
• Panel interview will be held at St Patrick's College

Step 3: Reference Checking

• Following panel interview, preferred candidates will be referenced checked

Step 4: Appointment

• Interviewed applicants to be notified of outcome by phone and email

To discuss this role further, please contact Human Resources on 03 5331 1688 or jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au.

St Patrick’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.