Counselling and Career Development Officer

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Work type: Temporary Full Time
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Categories: Counselling, Disability Services

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Counselling and Career Developer Officer

Location Negotiable, preferred Sydney location

1 x Temporary full time position available until 31 October 2025 with possible extension

Base salary of $74,912 - $82,688 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We invest in our people

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Counselling & Career Development or Disability & Access Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive assistance in the coordination and performance of general administrative, transactions, referral, enquiries and service support activities to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery and operations.

About You 

You have impeccable communication skills, are analytical, organised and a natural problem solver. You enjoy building trusting relationships, collaborating with your team and taking initiative.

You are a dedicated and resilient professional with a strong commitment to positively impacting the lives of students and learners. You excel in engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy where appropriate and professionalism at all times.

Your exceptional organisational skills enable you to manage a variety of responsibilities with high attention to detail, including coordinating appointments with counsellors, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and supporting students throughout their educational journey. You are adept at navigating sensitive situations, ensuring privacy and discretion while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close: Sunday 8th June, 2025 at 11.55pm AEST

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

  • Your current resume
  •  Response to one targeted questions below (500-word limit)

Targeted Question: This role will require you to deliver administrative support activities and services in line with agreed standards and timeframes. Please give an example and describe how you have previously managed competing priorities, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Diana Gammone, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at diana.gammone@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Kim Hoare, Team Leader, via email at kim.hoare5@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, explore our Candidate Toolkit, attend one of our Recruitment Readiness Workshops, and check out the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

 

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