Student Counsellor (2-3 days - Negotiable)

Selection Criteria

KSC1 - Qualifications and experience in youth counselling, student support services or social work, preferably within a secondary school context. 

KSC2 - Understanding of and the demonstrated ability to implement effective and evidence-based counselling techniques and approaches. 

KSC3 - Capacity to undertake intake/risk assessments.

KSC 4 - Capacity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.

KSC5 - Personal qualities of integrity in working with a range of stakeholders in a diverse community and of adaptability in working in an evolving and growing school. 

KSC6 - Knowledge of Department of Education policies and procedures relating to student wellbeing and child safety.

Role

Attendance requirement is 2 days minimum, negitioabele upto 3 days.

An opportunity exists for a short-term contract due to staff leave within the Wellbeing Team at Vermont Secondary College. 

The Counsellor/Social Worker will undertake intake, short-term support with students and families experiencing difficulties accessing their education. In addition the successful candidate will carry a case load requiring case management skill and interest with a key focus on school engagement and refusal.

The VSC Student Wellbeing in 2026 consists of:

• A Leading Social Worker - Head of Student Wellbeing 
• Three ES Social Workers
• Two teachers with counselling training.

This team is co-located in a for-purpose office suite with adjoining counselling spaces.

The successful candidate will work as part of the…