Canberra Girls Grammar School · Australian Capital Territory
School Counsellor/Psychologist (Senior School)
SecondaryCounsellors / Psychologists
Canberra Girls Grammar School in the Australian Capital Territory is seeking a part-time School Counsellor/Psychologist for its Senior School. This fixed-term parental leave contract starts in 2027 and involves two days each week, including Fridays plus Wednesday or Thursday. The role supports secondary students and families through assessment, counselling, referrals, critical-incident response and pastoral care, and suits an experienced registered psychologist or counsellor.
- Two days weekly, 0.4 FTE
- Parental leave contract commencing 2027
- AHPRA registration or eligibility required
- Five years’ clinical experience desirable
Closes in 5 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Provide counselling and psychological support to Senior School students and their families as part of the Pastoral Care team. The role includes assessments, evidence-based counselling, student management plans, referrals, critical incident response and consultation with parents and staff. This is a fixed-term parental leave contract for 0.4 FTE, working two days weekly: Fridays plus either Wednesday or Thursday, commencing in 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Postgraduate qualification in psychology or a related counselling field
- AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration
- Experience counselling children and adolescents
- Experience providing psychological services
- At least five years of clinical experience, preferably
- Ability to respond appropriately to critical incidents
About the school
Canberra Girls Grammar School is an independent, non-selective Anglican school with more than 1,300 students across three campuses in Canberra. It is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 3, then focused on female students through Year 12, with boarding and a commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and professional learning.
How to apply
Apply through the online form on the school's Employment page, including a one-page cover letter, CV and three referees. Direct queries to the employment team; applications close at 9.00am on Monday 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Counsellors / Psychologists
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Listed
- 27 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Canberra Girls Grammar School seeks a School Counsellor/Psychologist (Senior School) for a part-time (2 days/week, 0.4 FTE), fixed-term parental leave contract commencing in 2027. Applications for this position close at 9.00am on Monday 9 November 2026, although we reserve the…”
The school
- Address
- Melbourne Ave, DEAKIN, ACT