Description:
- 1.0 fte, full time, fixed term position until 31 Dec 2028
- Salary: $84,951.00 p.a plus superannuation
- Location: Frankston
Chisholm is seeking an experienced Student Counsellor to support our Senior Secondary Students. Fixed term contract until 31 Dec 2028.
BELONGING & INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is accountable for providing holistic, wrap-around support to the young adult cohort, helping students achieve their study goals, engage in student life, and balance their personal wellbeing and welfare needs through both individual and group support.
Key accountabilities include-
- Provide support to students through drop-in sessions, appointments, class talks, presentations, workshops, resource creation, facilitating social connection opportunities and supports educators to service the needs of the student body from both proactive and reactive approaches to problem solving. As part of the role, the incumbent will be required to continually be innovate, exploring, and engaging new channels for supporting students.
- Working with key internal and external stakeholders, provide support and/or guidance as an initial response to a student in crisis and complete post crisis activities in line with the Student Support and Engagement crisis presentation process.
- Provide specialist expert advice to staff across the organisation on matters of critical incidents, specialist support services and avenues of referral relevant to student needs including agencies such as psychiatric triage services, police, child protection.
- Provide young adult students with effective strategies to develop their mental health knowledge and self-regulatory skills, including problem-solving and coping skills to maximise student achievement.
- Facilitate activities outside class times that foster engagement and build client relationships across a broad spectrum of the young adult cohort to support student engagement.
- Provide assistance and guidance with general support enquiries regarding student life including finances, accommodation, public transport, culture, support networks (internal and external), clubs and activities.
- Co-locate operationally within Senior Secondary department to increase understanding, normalise the presence of support services and readily respond to staff and student needs as part of early intervention, and tailored support.
You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills and experience in
- Short term, pragmatic counselling experience in an education setting
- Demonstrated experience in supporting student well-being and engagement in a youth environment.
- Provide problem-solving skills regarding finances, accommodation, counselling and/or welfare support services, in particular with a young adult cohort.
- Experience in the delivery of information and advice, tailored to people from diverse cultural, social, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to raise awareness of social values/issues within the community, raise awareness with young adult student population and develop appropriate strategies to support where needed.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating groups and providing colleagues with professional peer support in the counselling domain.
- Familiarity with the VET sector, welfare funding levers, human rights and related legislation
Qualifications required for the role:
- Relevant Degree and relevant experience; or other formal qualifications with substantial experience and specialist expertise. You may hold qualifications in psychology, counselling, social work or community services.
- Current registration or membership with AHPRA, PACFA, ACA or AASW
ABOUT US
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
To learn more about Chisholm click here !
WHAT WE OFFER
- An Inclusive work culture - Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
- Professional Development - continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
- Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program - get the support you want. Its confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important information about your application:
Your application should include:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
- Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
- Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified Police Check (position dependent)
Let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self by emailing us at pcsops@chisholm.edu.au.
Applications for this position close at 6pm, Sunday, 25 May 2025.
Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Amy Cox, Student Support and Wellbeing Manager at amy.cox@chisholm.edu.au
Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.
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