THE OPPORTUNITY

Salary: $83,214 - $89,326 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
Time Fraction: Full Time, 1.0 EFT.
Location: Glen Waverley Campus – onsite parking and close proximity to public transport.
Position Status: Fixed-Term Contract until February 2026.

Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to empowering students through expert clinical counselling and compassionate welfare support. As a Counsellor at Holmesglen, you'll help shape a positive, inclusive campus environment by working closely with welfare officers, youth workers, and cross-campus teams. Beyond individual support, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative programs and initiatives that foster psychological wellbeing and help students thrive academically and personally. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference.

ABOUT YOU

• Post graduate qualifications in psychology, counselling or related discipline and experience.
• Registration with the appropriate professional board and eligibility for membership of a relevant professional organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of professional personal counselling support to students including experience in working with people with disabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a leadership team to manage projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and liaise effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated self-motivation with a proven ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, work cooperatively and flexibility and organise multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Demonstrated organisational and proven time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work concurrently on, and prioritise, competing tasks and work schedules.
• This counselling role is embedded within Vocational College; therefore, experience working with youth and a strong understanding of child safety requirements are highly advantageous.

ABOUT US

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

The Student Wellbeing Department provides comprehensive counselling and welfare services to support the holistic health and welfare of students. This encompasses providing short term counselling sessions, crisis intervention and mental health support services across all Holmesglen campuses. Additionally, the department coordinates welfare programs aimed at addressing students’ diverse needs, including financial assistance, housing support and food security initiatives; and access to bulk billed GP services in the Holmesglen Medical Centre. Through collaboration with Holmesglen departments and community resources, the student wellbeing department supports students to access necessary support systems to navigate challenges, promote resilience and foster a positive educational and personal experience.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We provide our staff with:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexibility to achieve work life balance
• Opportunities for all

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located in the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.

Applications close 11:59 pm Thursday 5th June 2025.

Like to know more? Please contact Kat Howell, Manager Student Wellbeing at [email protected]

For application queries, please contact [email protected]

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the People Experience Department on 03 9564 1530 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.