Student Counsellor

7 days ago


Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $83,214 - $89,326

**Grade**:Grade not specified

**Occupation**:Health and allied health

**Location**:Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

**Reference**:GC000009

**Holmesglen Institute** is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.

**The Opportunity**:

- ** Full-Time |**Ongoing contract of employment**:

- ** PW6 $83,214 - $89,326 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience)**:

- **Moorabbin Campus** - onsite parking with close proximity to public transport**

- The Student Wellbeing Department provides comprehensive counselling and welfare services to support the holistic health and welfare of students. This encompasses providing short term counselling sessions, crisis intervention and mental health support services across all Holmesglen campuses. The department coordinates welfare programs aimed at addressing students’ diverse needs, including financial assistance, housing support and food security initiatives; and access to bulk billed GP services in the Holmesglen Medical Centre.

**As a Student Counsellor, you will**:

- Deliver individual counselling and welfare support across a range of student wellbeing needs.
- Contribute to departmental planning, policies and initiatives that promote mental health.
- Design and facilitate group workshops on stress, study skills, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Develop strong referral pathways and maintain professional records and resource libraries.
- Collaborate across departments to advocate for students and support inclusive learning environments.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- Demonstrated ethical professional practices, confidentiality, and knowledge of case management and counselling standards in student support services.
- Possess expertise in personal, career, and educational counselling techniques, with a strong understanding of community welfare and mental health services and referral processes.
- Experience working autonomously and collaboratively, setting priorities in dynamic environments, and providing counselling in educational or similar settings.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to connect with diverse student cohorts and stakeholders professionally.
- Post-graduate qualifications in psychology, counselling, with professional experience and eligibility for registration with a relevant organisation.
- ** WWCC and Police Check**:Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

**Our commitment to you**:

- At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

**Here's how to apply**:

- Please submit your updated** resume** and a **short cover letter** with responses to the **Key Selection Criteria**. We commit to respond to every applicant.

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the **position description**, please click here.

**Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Tuesday 5th August 2025.**

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

- Applications close Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 22 July 2025


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