Indigenous Student Counsellor

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Bendigo Kangan Institute Full time

Location: Broadmeadows or Bendigo

This role is identified for people of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander background

Role Type: 2x Full time ongoing roles (different locations)

About us:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

The role is to support the wellbeing of Indigenous students at Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute, this includes;

  • Deliver a range of counselling, welfare, emergency relief and advisory services to current Indigenous students and staff, with referral to internal/external stakeholders as required.
  • Assess for, and manage, emerging, acute, and complex student mental health issues, including student risk, student suicide ideation or attempted suicide and provide evidence-based assessment and short-term psychological interventions to support student mental health.
  • Facilitate psychosocial education programs on a range of different topics that address mental health awareness, wellbeing and support options.
  • Undertake complex support and management to children and young people in line with the Child Safety Standards

We are excited about you because you have:

  • Connection to Indigenous community and elders
  • Deep understanding of the societal issues facing Indigenous students
  • Tertiary qualification and experience in counselling, social work, psychology or community services with eligibility for membership in relevant regulatory bodies:
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
  • Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
  • Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Australian Psychological Society (APS) or
  • Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
  • Or, lesser formal qualification with extensive experience/management expertise or a combination of relevant experience and/or education and training

We can offer you:

  • Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
  • Free onsite parking for most campuses
  • Professional development programs
  • Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
  • Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
  • Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
  • The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

  • Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation
  • Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

If this sounds like the role for you, we invite you to apply by clicking on 'Apply for this job/Apply now'.

If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close Sunday 7th July 2024 at 11.59pm

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date. 

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.



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