Student Counsellor plays a pivotal role in supporting students with their personal and welfare needs. The Counsellor will provide one-on-one appointments with students and host a range of activities to build a sense of belonging and to help students successfully complete their studies. This role is based on the Gold Coast Campus. This position is an on-campus role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or formal counselling qualification, combined with substantial relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of student support programs for students, preferably in a tertiary environment
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to consult, counsel and liaise with a wide range people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively monitor and coordinate a workload which may consist of multiple tasks of varying priorities
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve sensitive issues in a confidential manner and keep appropriate documentation and audit trails
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, relevant legislation and policies and procedures relating to international students
• Experience with supporting students with a disability
• Sound knowledge of the principles of workplace health and safety

Please refer the Job description for details