K-12 Social Worker/Counsellor

St Mary MacKillop College is committed to providing quality K-12 Catholic education in the South West region. We are a supportive, caring community with modern facilities designed to engage students and bring learning to life.

  • Ongoing Part Time position - 3 days per week 0.6 FTE
  • School Terms only
  • Close knit, supportive team

We are a vibrant College committed to providing the best educational and pastoral care for our students.  We are seeking a School Social Worker to join our dedicated team.

The successful applicant will contribute to the assessment of children for learning needs, provide counselling, and provide advice to staff on youth mental health issues.

Key elements of the role will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assessment of mental health issues.
  • Provide counselling for students, staff and families for a range of mental health, emotional and family issues including crisis counselling.
  • Providing advice to teaching staff on mental health and pastoral issues within the classroom setting.
  • Liaise with specialist community organisations and agencies as needed.
  • Maintain student information to meet regulatory requirements.

Essential

  • Tertiary qualifications in either Social Work or Counselling.
  • Experience working with child and adolescent mental health.
  • The ability to provide support with educational and pastoral programs.
  • The ability to train staff in matters relating to mental health and student wellbeing.
  • Current Working with Children check and National Criminal History Check.
  • Registration with Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA), as relevant.
  • Empathy and a strong commitment to helping others.
  • Strong administration and organisational skills.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a school setting

For further information regarding this position download a copy of the Job Description

To apply for this position:

Download and complete the Application Form and send with a covering letter and Resume to:
The Principal, St Mary MacKillop College, PO Box 5370, West Busselton WA 6280 or email to recruitment@mackillop.wa.edu.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 20 July 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to commence our recruitment process before the closing date.