Counsellor

TAFE NSW External; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Counsellor to provide comprehensive counselling services to students at Meadowbank Campus, with educational consultancy and staff support to promote student success.

The role is permanent full-time and involves on-site work with occasional travel to other campuses in the region. Applicants should be degree-qualified in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work and bring experience in individual and group counselling.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified counsellor, social worker or psychologist.
• Experience delivering individual and group counselling in educational settings.
• Experience using assessments to identify barriers and guide actions.
• Ability to design staff development and deliver information sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential counselling services to prospective and enrolled students.
• Offer educational consultancy and staff support to improve student outcomes.
• Guide students in academic, vocational, and personal journeys to overcome challenges.
• Travel to other campuses as required; work on-site at Meadowbank Campus.

Skills

Counselling

Group work

Educational/vocational counselling

Staff development & training

Education

Degree in Counselling/Psychology/Social Work

Three years psychology study

Two years vocational experience

Tools

Assessments tools

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Counsellor

Meadowbank Campus

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 - $116,813), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting colleagues, or helping communities and industries thrive, every role at TAFE NSW contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We live by our values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. These values guide how we work, connect with others and deliver on our commitment to students and communities across NSW.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

Make a meaningful contribution as a Counsellor by providing essential counselling services to both prospective and enrolled students, while offering educational consultancy and support to staff. Use your expertise to guide students in their academic, vocational, and personal journeys, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

This is a full-time, campus-based position, with the successful candidate working on site at Meadowbank Campus and undertaking travel to other campuses within the region as required.

About you

You are a degree qualified Counsellor, Social Worker or Psychologist who is passionate about supporting students to achieve their educational and career goals. You bring experience in delivering individual counselling and group work across educational, vocational, career and personal matters, and you’re confident using assessments to help identify barriers and guide the best course of action. You collaborate effectively with teachers, coordinators and managers, offering advice, insights and consultancy to improve student outcomes, and you’re comfortable designing staff development and delivering information sessions on more complex topics.

You manage your work with professionalism, ensuring your practice aligns with the standards of your professional body and all relevant TAFE NSW policies and procedures, maintaining accurate and confidential records while staying current with emerging educational, social, psychological and health issues affecting students.

You build strong networks with community agencies, make appropriate referrals, and contribute specialist expertise to programs for students with diverse needs. Above all, you reflect TAFE NSW’s values, place students at the centre of your decision making, and balance competing priorities to provide high‑quality, accessible and inclusive counselling services.

Key Requirements:

1. A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

2. Appropriate degree from a tertiary institution and at least three years study in psychology, or other such study at the Employer deems appropriate, plus two years appropriate vocational experience.

3. Two years relevant recent counselling experience in personal counselling and educational OR vocational counselling.

4. Willingness and ability to travel as per business requirements.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close Monday 5 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [e-mail] or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Samantha Hart, Senior Counsellor via email at [e-mail] or 0419 113 250.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created from this recruitment process and used to fill future Counsellor vacancies.