Aboriginal Identified – Counsellor

EORA Campus, Redfern

Permanent, fulltime or part time hours (negotiable)

Base Salary of $92,396 - $109,576 p.a. (pro-rata) plus employers’ 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 shape someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs. A 35-hour working week for full-time staff with a variety of flexible working options on offer, including 4 weeks Annual Leave and 3 weeks agreed Non-attendance leave per year for full-time staff (pro-rata)

About the role

TAFE NSW Eora is a culturally safe and community-connected space. It acts as a second chance establishment for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Supported by dedicated staff, Aboriginal Elders, and community members who are proud of its services, our Eora campus is one-of-a-kind. Specialising in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and training, TAFE NSW Eora is dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities. We offer a diverse range of courses across a variety of industries, and welcome students from all backgrounds.

TAFE Counsellors are responsible for providing culturally safe educational and vocational counselling for intending and enrolled students, and personal counselling for enrolled students within TAFE NSW.  

The role will utilise your high standard of professional practice; your ability to work independently; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; well-developed time management and organisational skills; & computer proficiency. This role will deliver counselling support to students who may be participating in courses on campus or through connected delivery so a capacity and interest in providing counselling services across face to face and telepractice modalities would be beneficial.  

Essential Criteria

1. Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977).
2. Appropriate Degree and at least 3 years study in Psychology or other such study as the Employer deems appropriate.
3. Two years of relevant vocational experience.
4. Eligible for Psychology registration with AHPRA or the Australian Association of Social Work.
5. Two years of relevant and recent counselling experience in personal counselling and vocational or educational counselling, or post-graduate qualifications in relevant counselling areas.

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

Virtual Yarn Session (Learn More)

Register to attend our yarn to learn more about the role and hear from our Aboriginal Education and Engagement team. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and obtain tips and information about the application process:

Date:            Tuesday 12^th November
Time:            5:30pm – 6pm
Location:     Virtually via Microsoft Teams
Register:      Register by clicking this link

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. 

We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

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

Applications close Sunday 17^th November 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

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

• Your current resume
• A cover letter addressing the essential criteria (1 page max)
• Certified copies of your qualifications
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shenayd Stewart, Shenayd.stewart9@tafensw.edu.au 

Role-specific enquiries: contact Rene Poulos, Senior Counsellor on 0428 950 179  or Rene.Poulos@tafensw.edu.au

Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our friendly Aboriginal Employment team via our advocate services at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process.

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation with their application. 

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and 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. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

An eligibility list, 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.