Counsellor

Full Time, Fixed Term (December 2026)

$86,407 - $94,827 Per Year Plus Super

Location: Wodonga

• A meaningful role where your work directly supports student success
• A positive, people-first workplace culture
• Amazing benefits: Flexible work arrangement childcare discount fitness passport

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your impact is visible? If so, we'd love to hear from you

As our Generalist Counsellor, you'll provide responsive, outcome-focused mental health support to students through both face-to-face and online consultations. You'll play a key role in helping students navigate personal, emotional, and educational challenges, while also offering expert guidance to staff on student-related matters.

Selected Duties:

• Deliver engaging webinars and workshops on topics like stress, anxiety, mindfulness, and time management.
• Lead Child Safe initiatives and act as a key contact officer for child safety compliance.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals across career counselling, disability support, Koori support, wellbeing, and accommodation services.

Skills & Experience

Your values align to ours - Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Eligibility for membership with professional bodies such as AASW, APS, or ACWA.
• Proven experience in short-term counselling and crisis response.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic approach.
• A deep understanding of Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting, and Duty of Care.

At Wodonga TAFE, we change lives through education. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we create a supportive environment where both students and employees can grow and succeed.

In 2026, GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will amalgamate and be unified as one organisation. We are bringing together the strengths, capabilities, and proud histories of both TAFEs whilst maintaining our distinct brands in community.

This means GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will deliver even greater outcomes for our learners and communities across regional Victoria. With a combined 1,100 staff and 14,800 students, this is an exciting time to join an innovative organisation that is evolving, expanding its reach, and investing in the future of vocational education.

You can learn about Wodonga TAFE by visiting our website or by downloading our careers flyer.

Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Alison Clark, Team Leader Support Services, for a confidential conversation at 0429 385 737 or alclark@wodongatafe.edu.au. For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 28 September 2025. Interviews will be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.

NOTE: Applicationmust include a detailed cover letter that addresses the key elements of the position description in their cover letter. Only complete applications will be considered.

At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.