Counsellor - Junior School and ELC

• Seeking a qualified Psychologist to join our friendly Junior School and ELC Teams

• Onsite at our easy-access, picturesque campus in leafy Burwood

• Part-time, Term-time only role supporting work-life balance

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school, focusing on the development of the whole person. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life-long personal development and learning.

THE ROLE

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE), ongoing opportunity to support the emotional, social, and educational development of students from Early Learning Centre to Year 6.

This role involves providing a full range of psychological support services including counselling, assessment, parent guidance, consultation with teachers, and contribution to proactive wellbeing initiatives and social-emotional learning programs. The position requires a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centred approach that aligns with PLC’s values and goals and commitment to child safety. 

This role is multi-faceted, involving many moving parts and requiring strong organisation, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school setting. 

ABOUT YOU

You have a current full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) with a postgraduate qualification in either Educational and Developmental or Clinical Psychology You also hold adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

You are motivated by the opportunity to work within a dynamic, collaborative team, in a high-performing school environment where no day is the same.

Your warmth, compassion, and patience will be at the forefront of your interactions with students, parents, teachers, and the wider PLC community. You demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, sensitive, and reflective practice when working with students, families, members of staff, and the wider College community

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise

• onsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials

• generous leave entitlements

• access to salary packaging options

• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our new Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre

• free coffee on Wednesdays

• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development

• and more…

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 15 April 2026.

A copy of the Position Description and PLC Recruitment Pack can be viewed below, or via our PLC Careers website: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC).

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.