TAFE Student Counsellor – Casual Contract

4 days ago

Bunbury, Western Australia WA Mental Health Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Title:

TAFE Counsellor – Casual Contract (6-Month Maternity Leave Cover, School Terms Only)

Location:

South Regional TAFE – Bunbury, WA

Organisation:

WA Mental Health Pty Ltd (Contracted to South Regional TAFE)

Contract Term:

6-month maternity leave contract commencing February 2026 – July 2026 (school terms only)

Hours:

Casual, up to 19.5 hours per week (or part thereof if job-shared)

Award Classification:

Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2020 – Health Professional Level 1 (Diploma-qualified Counsellor), or as suited.


About WA Mental Health

WA Mental Health Pty Ltd partners with educational institutions, workplaces, and community organisations across Western Australia to deliver high-quality, evidence-based counselling and wellbeing services.

We are committed to inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice that supports psychological safety and wellbeing for individuals and communities.


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate TAFE Counsellor to join our team on a 6-month maternity leave contract supporting students at South Regional TAFE.

The role provides short-term counselling, wellbeing support, and referral coordination for students experiencing personal, emotional, or academic challenges.

This position offers casual flexible hours (up to 19.5 per week) during school terms only, with the potential for job share.


Key Responsibilities


• Provide confidential counselling and wellbeing support to TAFE students.

• Conduct intake and needs assessments, and develop short-term support or action plans.

• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning where required.

• Coordinate referrals to internal and external support services.

• Work collaboratively within and alongside the Student Services team at South Regional TAFE to enhance student wellbeing and retention.

• Participate in class talks, wellbeing initiatives, and critical incident responses as part of campus support.

• Assist with event coordination, guest speaking, and community engagement activities that promote mental health and wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate case notes and reporting in line with organisational and contractual requirements.

• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based, and inclusive practice at all times.

• Demonstrate understanding of and responsiveness to the needs of CALD, disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.


About You


• Minimum Diploma of Counselling (or equivalent qualification in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work).

• Experience providing counselling or wellbeing support in education, youth, or community settings.

• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice, CALD engagement, disability inclusion, and Aboriginal cultural safety.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Capacity to work independently while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and professional indemnity insurance.


What We Offer


• Casual hours during school terms only.

• Supportive and values-driven team environment.

• Regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in student wellbeing and success.

• Fixed-term maternity leave contract (February–July 2026).


How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience, and interest in the position.

For more information about WA Mental Health, visit

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