• Part-time (30.4 hours per week)
• $76,815.20 per annum plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading (FTE $96,019 per annum)
• 12 months Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave Coverage)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Counsellor to manage a range of counselling and welfare services at the Institute to assist in the achievement of students and staff (clients) educational and vocational objectives, minimise the impact of factors which may adversely affect the educational achievements of clients, and provide consultation to staff on the management of student health and wellbeing.

Please view the position description for detailed duties and responsibilities required for the role.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Please include in your application:

• A current resume;
• A separate document addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria as per below.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

For each Key Selection Criteria, explain how you meet the Selection Criteria based on your current/previous work and life experience:

• Relevant Degree and relevant post graduate qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Youth Work, Social Work or relevant community welfare field and registration with one of the following:
  • Psychotherapists and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
  • Australian Counsellors Association (ACA), or
  • Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or
  • Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) Psychology Board
• Or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience with management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education /training.
• Recent (within 3 years) training and/or experience in at least one of the following areas: Mental Health First Aid, Critical Incident Response, Psychological First Aid, Suicide Prevention/Intervention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in counselling, youth wellbeing, and the use of a wide range of interventions to achieve beneficial outcomes for clients.
• Skills and experience in designing, facilitating and evaluating group programs/presentations (e.g. wellbeing based, therapeutic, psycho-educational).
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of students and staff, including the ability to develop and maintain networks that enhance the effective provision of services for students at risk.
• Proven ability to persuade, convince and work collaboratively with a diverse team in the establishment, pursuit and achievement of specific service objectives.
• Skills and experience in the supervision of staff, including professional supervision of intern counsellors with a proactive motivational approach.
• Demonstrated behaviours that align with the William Angliss Institute Values.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Fitness Passport available
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Learning and Development Programs and Opportunities
• Myki Commuter Club (Melbourne Campus)
• Onsite Medical Centre (Melbourne Campus)
• On Campus Café and Restaurant
• Novated leasing
• Employee Counselling Services
• Education Assistance and Study Leave Program
• Cultural and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For enquires regarding this role, or if you will require reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Paul Kloppenborg, Manager, Learning and Information Services

Contact number: (03) 9606 2235

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

ABOUT US:

William Angliss Institute is Australia’s largest specialist centre for foods, tourism, hospitality and events education and training. The Institute operates locally and internationally, delivering short courses and VET in Schools through to Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters Programs across its Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and off-shore campuses and local and off-shore workplaces.

The Institute prides itself on its passionate and dedicated people who reflect the organisation’s values:

• Personal Responsibility
• Inspiration
• Empowerment
• Community
• Expertise

William Angliss Institute is a Child Safe organisation and the successful candidate will be required to submit an appropriate Working with Children Check card and National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.

The Institute is fully supportive of the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

The Institute is fully committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, ability sexuality, socio-economic status, gender identity or gender.