School Counsellor

Commencement: January 2027, ongoing

Status: Part time (0.2FTE) working during term time plus 3 weeks

About Fintona

At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each girl has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary. We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing girls who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.

Position Summary

Fintona is currently seeking a compassionate, experienced and proactive School Counsellor to join our school. This is an exciting, part-time opportunity to work across ELC to Year 12, supporting students' mental health, wellbeing, personal growth and resilience within a caring and connected school community.

Working closely with the School Psychologist, School Leadership Team, teachers, parents and external professionals, the School Counsellor plays a key role in helping students navigate challenges, build positive relationships and develop the skills they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. 

Key Responsibilities

In particular, the School Counsellor will:

• Provide individual and small-group counselling support to students from ELC to Year 12
• Identify and respond to students experiencing social, emotional, wellbeing or mental health challenges
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals to support student wellbeing and development
• Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of student wellbeing and personal development programs
• Deliver workshops, presentations and information sessions
• Support child safety initiatives and mandatory reporting requirements
• Provide professional guidance and consultation to staff regarding student wellbeing, development and child safety matters.

About You

To thrive in this role, the successful applicant will possess:

• Bachelor level qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology with eligibility for membership of relevant professional body
• Counselling experience supporting young people and families, including working with students experiencing mental health, behavioural, social and emotional challenges 
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders
• Experience leading and supporting wellbeing initiatives, programs and activities that promote student engagement, resilience and positive development
• High levels of professionalism, emotional intelligence and integrity, including the ability to sensitively manage confidential information
• A collaborative, proactive and organised approach
• Strong knowledge of student wellbeing, child safety and safeguarding, including Victorian Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting requirements.

Employment Benefits

In addition to working in a highly professional and collegiate environment, the successful applicant can receive: 

• Reduced work arrangements during non term time, offering work life balance
• Supportive paid parental leave, with superannuation maintained for up to 52 weeks
• Substantial long service and other leave entitlements
• Access to confidential wellbeing and support services
• Extensive learning and development opportunities to support career development; and
• Regular opportunities to connect through a vibrant and active social club.

Application Information

Further information on this exciting opportunity can be obtained from the Position Description or by contacting Human Resources on 9830 1388. Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Applications close 19 October 2026. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Fintona Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Procedure and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.