Student Wellbeing Advisor

Part Time (0.5FTE), Fixed Term to 1 August 2027

Location:Shepparton

Salary:$100,295 - $109,870 (pro rata) per annum plus superannuation (PACCT Level 7.1-7.4, Victorian TAFE PACCT Staff Agreement 2025).

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day
- Deliver impactful counselling that supports wellbeing, confidence and success
- Build partnerships that connect students with the right support and pathways

About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE At Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE), we're building one connected organisation while continuing to deliver high-quality training and skills through the trusted GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands.

NVITAFE operates across 11 campuses in Northern Victoria, and across a further 12 sites nationally to deliver training to the Australian Defence Force.

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, with more than 1,000 employees and in excess of 14,000 students, we're investing in our people, our capability, and the future of vocational education.

Every day, our people contribute to helping learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to transform their lives.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced Student Wellbeing Advisor to join our Student Success and Retention team. As a Student Wellbeing Advisor, you will provide responsive and compassionate counselling and support services, drawing on your strong interpersonal skills to engage with students with empathy, understanding and sensitivity. Central to the success of this role is your ability to establish trust and create a supportive, inclusive environment, while adapting your approach to meet the diverse needs and circumstances of students, including those with complex or special needs.





This role offers you the opportunity to apply your counselling expertise in a meaningful setting, helping students navigate challenges, strengthen their wellbeing and achieve positive educational outcomes.

About you

You will bring

- A tertiary qualification in Counselling (Minimum Diploma in Counselling).
- Eligibility for membership in one of the following:
- APS (Australian Psychological Society); or
- AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers); or
- VAFT (Victorian Association of Family Therapists); or

- ACA (Australian Counselling Association) or other associations aimed at the registration and regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists.

- Experience in counselling a diverse and wide-ranging clientele, in particular special needs clients.
- Sound organisational and administrative skills.

We recognise that applicants may not meet every criterion listed in a Position Description. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in the role and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll need

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

- a current National Police Check (issued within three months of commencement)
- a current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application)
- a current driver's licence





Why join us? Working at NVITAFE means being part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

We offer:

- a supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- professional learning and development opportunities
- meaningful work that supports students, industry and our communities
- the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs.

We support flexible work arrangements and, where operationally appropriate, may offer options such as flexible start and finish times, hybrid work, part-time arrangements, job sharing or other flexible work options.

An inclusive employer

NVITAFE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, NVITAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

How to apply To download the Position Description or submit your application, please visit the NVITAFE Careers website: https://www.nvitafe.edu.au/careers For enquiries about the role, please contact [email protected].

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.

Applications close: 23 September 2026

📌 Student Wellbeing Advisor (Shepparton)
🏢 Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE
📍 Shepparton