In-Demand School counselling Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Attendance Liaison
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Social Work
- Opportunities for advancement
12d
Counsellor
Lady Davidson Private Hospital —Sydney NSW
- Communication skills
- Hospital experience
- Time management
2d
Education Consultant
Asia Pacific Group —Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Coordinator of Learning Enrichment - Middle School
The Scots College —Bellevue Hill NSW
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
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2d
OOSH/OSHC EDUCATORS - RYDE AREA
DEBASCA —Denistone East NSW
- $35.00 - $40.59 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Behaviour Support Practitioner
Mendara Health —Parramatta NSW
- From $150 an hour
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- First Aid Certification
- Profit sharing
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Casual Junior School Classroom Teachers
Danebank —Hurstville NSW
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Health Information Officer
Ramsay Health Care —Westmead NSW
- $30.41 an hour
- Patient monitoring
- Communication skills
- Referral program
Senior Sexual Assault Counsellor
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $42.19 - $61.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Education
- Psychology
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance program
Youth Lead Practitioner - South Western Sydney
Everyday Independence —Fairfield NSW
- $78,101 - $100,130 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Hospitality Employee - Berala on the Park
IRT —Auburn NSW
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- No degree
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
Educator - Childhood - OSHC
Gosford Regional Community Services Inc. (Wyoming Community Centre) —Sydney NSW
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Youth Lead Practitioner - Western Sydney
Everyday Independence —Parramatta NSW
- $78,101 - $100,130 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Sexual Assault Counsellor (Aboriginal Female Identified)
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $79,419 - $134,775 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Education
- Employee assistance program
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner
SAL Consulting —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Youth Lead Practitioner - South Eastern Sydney
Everyday Independence —Coogee NSW
- $78,101 - $100,130 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Social Worker - Building Strong Foundations (Identified)
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $61.31 - $63.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Education
- Computer skills
- Social Work
- Employee assistance program
8d
Hospitality Employee - Peakhurst
IRT —Peakhurst NSW
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- No degree
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
ECEC Cert III& Diploma Educators - Coogee
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services —Coogee NSW
- $30.57 - $32.62 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
12d
PDHPE Teacher (7-12)
Covenant Christian School —Belrose NSW
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program

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Attendance Liaison

Department of Education -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$102,936 - $113,579 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Experience working with children
Driver Licence
Diploma
Social Work
Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Department of Education

Reference number

0000BD5Q

Occupation

Case Work

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City, Deniliquin, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Armidale, Moree, Tamworth, Albury, St Peters, Arncliffe, Miranda, Riverwood, Campbelltown, Broken Hill, Greystanes, Macquarie Park, Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Newcastle, Hunter & Region, Tuggerah, Lismore, Goonellabah, Grafton, Murwillumbah, Adamstown, Maitland, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan, Batemans Bay, Warilla, Parramatta, Quakers Hill

Salary Information

Package includes salary ($102,936 - $113,579), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date

03 September 2026 at 11:59pm

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

Full-Time Ongoing and Temporary up to two years
Location (Multiple locations across Metro & Regional NSW)
Please note: This is a full-time role (5 days per week). You will be required to work a minimum 4 days per week at a designated education office location when not delivering face to face support in schools. 1 day per week may be worked remotely, subject to operational requirements.
Salary range $102,936 - $113,579 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (Clerk Grade 5/.

About the role

Support children and young people to re-engage with education by working directly with students, families and schools to address barriers to attendance.

You will manage a caseload of students experiencing attendance challenges, building trust with students and their families, coordinating support, and working collaboratively with schools and partners to improve engagement and outcomes. You will operate with a level of autonomy while receiving guidance and support for more complex matters.

This is a dynamic, community-based role that involves working directly with students and families across a range of settings. You will travel between schools and local areas, adapting your approach to support the needs of each student and their family.

Manage a caseload of students with attendance challenges
Identify barriers to engagement and develop support strategies
Coordinate referrals and support to meet individual needs
Facilitate meetings and formal interventions, including Secretary’s Conferences
Work with schools and stakeholders to implement support plans
Monitor progress and adjust strategies using data and evidence
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with requirements

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Demonstrate empathy, patience and consistency when working with families
Communicate clearly and respectfully across a range of situations
Remain calm and resilient when managing challenging or sensitive matters
Show persistence when working with disengaged students and families
Apply sound judgement and make considered decisions
Stay organised and manage competing priorities effectively
Work positively within a team and contribute to shared outcomes
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

A relevant qualification (diploma, degree or higher) in social work, community services, youth work, education, psychology, counselling, or a related human services field.
Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
A current and valid driver’s licence and an ability and willingness to travel between work sites.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements and generous leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages), a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, and a copy of your qualification demonstrating you meet the essential requirements of the role.

Targeted questions

As part of your application, please respond to the following targeted questions (maximum 300 words per question):

Describe your experience working directly with children or young people and their families to support engagement and address barriers.
Describe how you have worked collaboratively with schools, services or stakeholders to coordinate support and improve outcomes for a child or young person.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to select your preference/s from the following education office location/s: Adamstown, Albury, Armidale, Arncliffe, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Campbelltown, Coffs Harbour, Deniliquin, Dubbo, Forster, Glenfield, Goonellabah, Grafton, Griffith, Macquarie Park, Maitland, Miranda, Moree, Murwillumbah, Newcastle, Nirimba (Quakers Hill), Orange, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan, Ringrose (Greystanes), Riverwood, St Peters, Tamworth, Tuggerah, Wagga Wagga, Warilla

Please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date Thursday, 3 September at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Natalie at [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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