Part-Time Primary School Wellbeing Counselor

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Government schools is seeking a part-time Student Counsellor to provide counselling to primary school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The role focuses on individual and small group support, maintaining confidential records, and working with families, staff and external professionals to promote student wellbeing.

The position requires strong communication skills, collaboration within a multidisciplinary wellbeing team, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning within a

Qualifications

• Provide counselling to primary school aged children individually and in small groups.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records and case notes.
• Comply with professional, departmental and child safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling as required for individuals and targeted small groups.
• Liaise and provide referrals to external support agencies and specialists as required.
• Contribute to the development of a whole school approach to student engagement and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing multidisciplinary team.
• Report cases of risk to relevant authorities and follow DET and child safety requirements.
• Maintain ethical standards of confidentiality and duty of care in the school setting.
• Keep up-to-date case notes and records.

Skills

Counselling

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Professional growth

Job description

Government schools is seeking a part-time Student Counsellor to provide counselling to primary school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The role focuses on individual and small group support, maintaining confidential records, and working with families, staff and external professionals to promote student wellbeing.

The position requires strong communication skills, collaboration within a multidisciplinary wellbeing team, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning within a