Why work at Geelong Lutheran College?
Geelong Lutheran College is a unique workplace. Our highly valued and respected staff members are committed to challenging minds, nurturing hearts and building futures.
Our team includes a core of more than 190 employees with many additional team members in casual positions. Across both the St John’s Newtown and Armstrong Creek sites, our staff collaborate to create a positive learning environment. We’re committed to attracting and retaining high quality academic and corporate team members.
Wellbeing Counsellor/Social Worker (0.8 FTE)
Geelong Lutheran College – Armstrong Creek & St John’s Newtown
Geelong Lutheran College is seeking a compassionate, professional, and dedicated part-time Wellbeing Counsellor/Social Worker to join our Wellbeing team at St John's Newtown and Armstrong Creek campuses. This vital role supports the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of our primary students through short-term counselling, early intervention, and mental health promotion.
Working closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies, the Wellbeing Counsellor/Social Worker helps address issues such as anxiety, social challenges, and barriers to learning—contributing to a safe, supportive, and thriving school environment.
The Wellbeing Counsellor/Social Worker will:
- Provide individual and small-group counselling for primary students.
- Support the delivery of group programs for students at risk.
- Facilitate referrals and liaise with external agencies as required.
- Communicate effectively with teachers to support student engagement and success.
- Coordinate Allied Health services, including scheduling appointments, managing bookings, maintaining accurate records, allocating rooms, and collaborating with the Inclusive Education team.
You will work as part of a collaborative Wellbeing team, contributing to early identification of students at risk, ensuring appropriate follow-up, and implementing student support plans. This position also plays a key role in promoting child safety and pastoral care across the College.
About You
We are seeking an individual who embodies professionalism, empathy, and a student-centred approach. You will be:
- Discreet, confidential, and committed to maintaining integrity.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Approachable, proactive, and solution-focused.
- Able to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
- A team player who contributes positively to a supportive and collaborative culture.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.
- Eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association.
- Demonstrated experience in counselling using current therapeutic practices.
- Experience supporting students and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Competence in coordinating services and liaising with external agencies.
Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 8 December 2025
Please email applications to: employment@glc.vic.edu.au
The College:
Geelong Lutheran College is a unique workplace. Our highly valued and respected staff members are committed to challenging minds, nurturing hearts, and building futures.
Our team includes a core of more than 180 employees across our two campuses. In both the GLC St John’s Newtown and GLC Armstrong Creek sites, our staff collaborate to create a positive learning environment with a focus on student and staff wellbeing. We’re committed to attracting and retaining high quality staff who see every student as a child of God, uniquely created and gifted.
To Apply:
All applications MUST include:
- Completion of the Academic Form
- A Covering Letter
- A current CV
- A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria
Geelong Lutheran College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of its students to be at the core of all we do.
It is a requirement of employment that all staff strictly adhere to our Child Safe Policy.
