Teen Wellbeing Counselor & Support Coach

government schools; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) in Greater Bendigo is seeking a dedicated Student Wellbeing Advisor to provide student-centred wellbeing support and short-term counselling. You will coordinate referrals and work with families, school staff and external services to support students facing personal and emotional challenges.

Working in the multidisciplinary Wellbeing Team, you will monitor progress, maintain confidential records and ensure timely action in line with child safety and school

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, youth work, psychology, mental health or a related field.
• Experience supporting adolescents and engaging with families and community services.
• Experience working with complex student wellbeing needs is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, short-term, solution-focused counselling and wellbeing support to students.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a safe, inclusive point of contact.
• Identify needs and barriers to learning and set realistic support goals with students.
• Facilitate access to internal supports and external specialist services when needed.
• Follow up referrals and escalate concerns through college processes.

Skills

Student wellbeing

Counselling

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, youth work, psychology, mental health

Job description

Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) in Greater Bendigo is seeking a dedicated Student Wellbeing Advisor to provide student-centred wellbeing support and short-term counselling. You will coordinate referrals and work with families, school staff and external services to support students facing personal and emotional challenges.

Working in the multidisciplinary Wellbeing Team, you will monitor progress, maintain confidential records and ensure timely action in line with child safety and school