Senior Counsellor

Job Description

Based at our Elgar Road Campus, Box Hill Ongoing opportunity PACCT 8 $103,461.98 per annum (exclusive of superannuation) About the role: The Senior Counsellor is responsible for managing and providing a range of counselling and mental health support services to students to facilitate successful learning outcomes and to manage the diverse life influences which impact their engagement and progress with their learning. This role coordinates a range of support services, strategies, and modes including face-to-face counselling, mental health check-ups, e-counselling, group programs, project work, and teamwork with other employees. The Senior Counsellor supervises the work of the Student Counsellors and also provides support to the Student Life team where required. The Student Life Team works cooperatively with students and teachers to provide an engaging, positive, and supportive learning community enabling high student retention and success, where the student voice is heard and is reflected positively internally and to prospective students and clients. About You: Registration with AHPRA to practice as a Psychologist in Victoria OR Membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or equivalent A relevant qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent with demonstrated professional competency in counselling, education, clinical, or a related area Demonstrated case-work experience in counselling, including experience relevant to VET such as senior or post-secondary students, cross-cultural, youth at risk, cognitive-behavioural, mental or learning disorders, general life-management, and critical incidents. Ability to implement measures necessary to meet the legal, professional, and policy requirements of delivering counselling services in an education and training context, including OHS, privacy, duty of care, and recordkeeping requirements. Demonstrated ability and experience in leading a team in serving diverse areas and needs, including planning, supporting, and reporting on coordinated services; providing support and guidance to others in challenging contexts. Clearly and confidently communicates with people at all levels of the organisation. Handles difficult and sensitive communications well. Negotiates agreed actions to deal with problems. Listens to, and acknowledges that the concerns of others have been heard, clarifying the problems and seeking options to resolve. About Us: We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes. Our organisation comprises Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various correctional and defence sites in Victoria. We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance. Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe, and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our vacancies. Benefits: We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include: Flexible work arrangements (dependent on the role requirements) Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs On-site parking Novated leasing and salary packaging Access to health & wellbeing resources Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions, and more Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books, and so much more Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming Purchased Leave Applications close: 5pm, Friday 14th February 2025 We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check. Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors, and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute’s Child Safety Policy and Procedures. Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage. Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr