We're Hiring!

About Us

As Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.

The Role

As a Student Counsellor you will play a vital role in supporting prospective and current students to achieve their educational and vocational goals. You will provide high-quality personal, career and crisis counselling services that minimise the impact of psychological, emotional or social factors on learning outcomes.

Working within a supportive and experienced team but with a high degree of autonomy, you will partner closely with teachers and student support teams to advocate for student wellbeing, resolve conflict and enhance positive learning experiences. You will also contribute insights on emerging student issues and trends to inform service improvement across the organisation.

This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract offered on a part-time basis (44.1 hours per fortnight/ three days per week to be negotiated).

What you will bring

• Proven capability in counselling, career guidance, mediation and student advocacy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a sensitive and professional approach
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals experiencing psychological or emotional distress
• Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities impartially
• Well-developed skills in problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Experience in vocational education and training environments (desirable)
• A relevant qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline (desirable)

A current Working with Vulnerable People registration is required, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community, and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.

Applications for this role close at 11:55pm on Sunday 19 April 2026

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.

We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.