Job Description

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.

https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/

• Fixed Term Contract (6 months), Part Time (1 day per week)

he School Counsellor provides professional counselling, early intervention and wellbeing support to students. The role works collaboratively with students, families, College staff and external service providers to identify and respond to student wellbeing concerns, promote positive mental health and wellbeing, and support student engagement and participation in education. The School Counsellor provides individual and group counselling, risk assessment, crisis response, referral and case coordination, and contributes to preventative and whole-school wellbeing initiatives. The role requires sound professional judgement and compliance with relevant legal, ethical, child safeguarding, privacy and professional obligations.

This is a fixed term contract for 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on operational needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing individual counselling and wellbeing support to students.
• Conducting risk assessments and responding to student wellbeing concerns.
• Supporting students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or personal challenges.
• Working collaboratively with staff, families, and external service providers.
• Delivering wellbeing programs and early intervention strategies.
• Providing advice and support to staff regarding student wellbeing matters.

Qualifications

About You:

• Completion of a Bachelors or Higher in Counselling.
• Current membership with the Australian Counselling Association or the Pyschotheraphy & Counselling Federation of Australia.
• 2+ years of full time counselling experience.
• Active Working With Children's Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience providing counselling and wellbeing support in an educational setting. (desired)

Additional Information

Why join AE

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it.

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.