Counsellor
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)
Applications Close: 25 March 2026
Provide counselling support to the school student body and provide associated services to the wider school community (e.g. parents and staff) in relation to student challenges.
- Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth.
- Use your expertise and God-given gifts to positively impact students’ lives.
- Fixed-term part time contract (0.4FTE) until Dec 2026
<p><strong>About Our College</strong></p>
<p>Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.</p>
<p>We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.</p>
<p>Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Providing guidance to students on issues concerning their interpersonal relationships, mental health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Being responsible for the counselling of students with issues that may include anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, friendships/relationships, self-harm, anger, abuse, sexuality, identity and suicide</li>
<li>Be part of the Student Welfare teams that coordinate and respond to student welfare matters across all year levels</li>
<li>Assisting the Wellbeing Team, Pastoral Care teachers, behavioural support staff, Head of School and Principal in the provision of student welfare services</li>
<li>Offering support to families with cases of high absences, late arrivals or school refusal</li>
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<p>For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></p>
<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Be a committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.</li>
<li>An appropriate qualification in Counselling.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in Christian counselling with children (preferably in a school setting).</li>
<li>Demonstrated confidence and competence in applying a range of counselling modalities appropriate to children and adolescents.</li>
<li>Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements in South Australia.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and implement proactive student wellbeing programs.</li>
<li>Experience in working with children and adolescents presenting with a range of mental health and wellbeing issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, trauma).</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice in counselling.</li>
<li>Competency in using relevant technology and student management systems for record-keeping and data analysis.</li>
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<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>
<p>At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education. </p>
<p>We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.</p>
<ul>
<li>A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.</li>
<li>Staff member discounts on student fees.</li>
<li>Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program.</li>
<li>Competitive salaries and benefits.</li>
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<p>If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!</p>
<p><strong>Submitting Your Application</strong></p>
<p>Closing Date: 9:00am, Wednesday 25th March 2026.</p>
<p>Please Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged.</p>
<p>Applicants should provide:</p>
<ol>
<li>A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.</li>
<li>A completed ‘Application for Non-Teaching Position Form’, available at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a> </li>
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<p>Application submissions must be sent to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u> and include all three documents to be considered.<strong> </strong>Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 260303. </p>
<p>For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Counsellor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u></p>