Secondary School Counsellor
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 3 August 2026
Concordia College, Highgate, SA is seeking to appoint a Secondary School Counsellor to support students in developing strategies to manage individual, peer, social and emotional concerns.
<p><i><strong>About the Company:</strong></i></p>
<p><strong>Welcome to Concordia College, an ELC to Year 12 co-educational school located across 3 campuses in the eastern suburbs of Highgate and the Adelaide foothills of Blackwood.</strong></p>
<p><i>‘Inspiring and equipping hearts, hands and minds for a world of possibilities'</i></p>
<p><i><strong>About the role:</strong></i></p>
<p><strong>Secondary School Counsellor</strong><br><strong>Ongoing – 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (school term weeks only)</strong><br><strong>Commencing as soon as possible</strong></p>
<p>Concordia College, Highgate, SA is seeking to appoint a Secondary School Counsellor to support students in developing strategies to manage individual, peer, social and emotional concerns. </p>
<p><i><strong>Skills and Experience:</strong></i></p>
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<li><strong>Tertiary qualifications</strong> in counselling, psychology, or social work, with current registration (e.g. AHPRA or AASW)</li>
<li><strong>Demonstrated experience</strong> supporting adolescents with social-emotional wellbeing, mental health concerns, and academic or personal challenges in a school or youth services setting</li>
<li><strong>Strong knowledge</strong> of evidence-based counselling frameworks and crisis intervention protocols, with the ability to develop and implement individual student support plans</li>
<li><strong>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</strong>, with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, teachers, and external health professionals</li>
<li><strong>Collaborative team player</strong> who can work effectively within a team and contribute to whole-school wellbeing programs and initiatives.</li>
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<p><i><strong>Why work at Concordia College?</strong></i></p>
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<li><strong>Engaged and motivated learners:</strong> Support students who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to grow and achieve their personal best.</li>
<li><strong>Welcoming and connected community:</strong> Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where all staff, students, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging.</li>
<li><strong>Dedicated and experienced team:</strong> Work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues committed to strengthening and enhancing the College’s educational program.</li>
<li><strong>Strong focus on professional growth:</strong> Access generous professional learning opportunities that support continuous development for all team members.</li>
<li><strong>Outstanding locations and facilities:</strong> Enjoy working in modern, well-resourced facilities across our beautiful Highgate and Blackwood campuses.</li>
<li><strong>Balanced work year:</strong> Benefit from a part-time role, with additional time to rest, recharge, and maintain wellbeing.</li>
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<p><strong>Please visit the College website for more details. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Applications must be made via the College website.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Application Guidelines and Role</strong><i><strong> </strong></i><strong>Description for this position can be accessed on the College website</strong>, https://www.concordia.sa.edu.au/about/employment</p>
<p><strong>Applications close 9.00am Monday 3 August 2026, however applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply as soon as possible.</strong></p>