Early Years (Reception) to Year 12
Play a Vital Role in Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
An exciting opportunity is available to join the highly respected Student Counselling team at Trinity College, a multi-award-winning school community educating over 4,500 students across six campuses.
Why Join Trinity College?
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Be a part of a highly skilled and collaborative team
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Contribute as a member of the School Leadership Team, with support from the College Psychologist
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Enjoy a competitive salary of $118,320 (FTE) + super, with flexible remuneration options (term time and non-term time arrangements)
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Access a range of staff benefits
+ Staff discounts (including gym membership)
+ Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ High-quality professional development and supervision
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Play an active role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities:
- Applied Creativity
- Wellbeing
- Lifelong Growth
- Community Engagement
Our Team
The successful applicant will join a dedicated team of Student Counsellors supported by the Director of Student Care and College Psychologist, ensuring a strong professional network and guidance. Each of our well-resourced schools have a comprehensive pastoral care team and Student Counsellors work closely with Heads of School, Pastoral Care Leaders and Youth Worker at their school site.
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to support students from Early Years through to Year 12, with a likely focus in the Senior School. Experience or interest in SACE students will be highly regarded.
Our Student Counsellors provide a vital support to students, assisting them to understand and navigate social and emotional challenges that may impact their learning. This role requires a collaborative approach, building strong relationships and connections with students, staff, families and external service providers, and contributing to a cohesive, proactive pastoral care framework.
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and eligibility for registration as a Psychologist with APS and/or membership of PACFA, ACA or AASW
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Excellent counselling knowledge and skills preferably minimum 2 years experience
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Ability to relate and work with young children and adolescents
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Ability to recognise, assess and respond to risk of harm
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Knowledge of relevant support agencies
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Clear and well established understanding of contemporary issues facing children and young adults
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A strong commitment to Christian education
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Excellent administration skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing
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Highly developed interpersonal skills and ethics to work respectfully across diversity
All employees of Trinity College must adhere to the Child Safe Policies of the College.
Please ensure that you include a covering letter and current CV addressing the following criteria:
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Counselling expertise, including details of your tertiary qualifications, and approach to counselling
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Commitment to College values and promoting student agency
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A complete CV detailing your full work history, including 2 referees and their current contact details (please notify your referees and provide them with a copy of your application/CV for confirmation)
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You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process
We will negotiate with successful applicants on a starting date, but ideally the role will commence in Term 3, 2026.
Online applications close 4pm on Thursday, 25th June 2026 however we may appoint prior to the closing date should we identify an outstanding applicant.
For enquiries relating to this process and/or the role, you are most welcome to call Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.
Online applications should be addressed to:
Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College
Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice
