Student Wellbeing Counsellor – Tue–Thu (Part-Time)

Department of Education Victoria; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Student Counsellor for Dandenong North Primary School. The role focuses on counselling primary school students, with the ability to work individually and in small groups, while maintaining confidential records and collaborating with families and staff.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and professional learning commitments, and be prepared to work within a multidisciplinary Wellbeing team to support student engagement and

Qualifications

• Demonstrate capacity to provide counselling to primary school children individually or in small groups.
• Maintain accurate, confidential counselling records and documentation per policy.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external professionals.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with students, families and colleagues.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to support students and families within the school.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and growth relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counselling

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Professional learning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Student Counsellor for Dandenong North Primary School. The role focuses on counselling primary school students, with the ability to work individually and in small groups, while maintaining confidential records and collaborating with families and staff.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and professional learning commitments, and be prepared to work within a multidisciplinary Wellbeing team to support student engagement and