Adolescent Wellbeing Counselor

Department of Education Victoria; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) in Bendigo, Victoria, is seeking a Student Wellbeing Advisor to provide individualised, student-centred wellbeing support, including short-term counselling and practical assistance within professional scope.

The role involves coordinating referrals with families, school staff and external services, maintaining confidential records and contributing to wellbeing planning and program delivery to support student safety, engagement and achievement.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, youth work, psychology, mental health or a related field.
• Experience working with adolescent wellbeing needs is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating referrals with internal and external wellbeing services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, short-term counselling and wellbeing support to students.
• Coordinate referrals to internal wellbeing teams and external services as needed.
• Maintain confidential case notes and uphold safeguarding and privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other services to support student wellbeing.
• Contribute to college wellbeing planning and staff guidance on student wellbeing.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Mental health support

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, youth work, psychology, mental health or a related field

Job description

Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) in Bendigo, Victoria, is seeking a Student Wellbeing Advisor to provide individualised, student-centred wellbeing support, including short-term counselling and practical assistance within professional scope.

The role involves coordinating referrals with families, school staff and external services, maintaining confidential records and contributing to wellbeing planning and program delivery to support student safety, engagement and achievement.