Description
What's the Job?
Are you an experienced counsellor or mental health professional who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities for others?
Torrens University is seeking a Counselling Placement Coordinator to help secure high-quality placement opportunities for counselling students across Australia.
In this role, you'll work directly with mental health organisations, schools, community services, not-for-profits and counselling practices to build partnerships that provide meaningful real-world learning experiences for students. You'll play a critical role in preparing future counselling professionals for successful careers while strengthening Torrens University's connections with industry.
This is a highly relationship-focused role that combines industry engagement, stakeholder management, student support and placement coordination. You'll work as part of a national team committed to delivering exceptional Work Integrated Learning experiences that meet academic and accreditation requirements.
If you're passionate about counselling, education and developing future practitioners, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Placement Coordination
- Student preparation and placement experience
- Industry Relationships
$96,000–$110,000 including Super + Study Benefits + Career Development Opportunities
Permanent Full-Time | Surry Hills, Sydney
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Requirements
Who You Are
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in counselling or a related sector
- A minimum of Masters Level Degree in counselling or related discipline.
- Demonstrated understanding of dual-role responsibilities, including counselling delivery and placement coordination
- Strong knowledge of student placement processes and requirements
- Familiarity with relevant management systems and administrative procedures
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and has committed to continuously strive for professional development.
- Ability to work competently and harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds.
- Computer literacy in appropriate discipline-specific and learning technologies as per business requirements.
- High service ethos and work commitment.
