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Student Counsellor

OSCA 261136·ANZSCO 272115

Employed

4,100

Part-time share

46.5%

Female share

79.7%

Median age

42 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Student Counsellor is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Provides information and assistance to students, parents and teachers about a wide range of matters, such as students' personal problems, learning difficulties and special requirements.

What they typically do

  • Conducts individual and group counselling sessions with students to address academic, emotional and social concerns to enhance student wellbeing, and create a supportive and nurturing learning environment
  • Develops and implements counselling and educational programs to promote students' mental health, resilience and wellbeing
  • Collaborates with teachers and parents to identify and address issues that may impact students' wellbeing
  • Analyses student behaviour, especially those with learning difficulties, and assists parents and teachers in managing their needs

Where they work

Education and Training

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32%
VIC
28.4%
QLD
17.2%
SA
10.2%
WA
6.1%
TAS
2.1%
NT
2%
ACT
1.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Student Counsellor.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.