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Occupation

261135 School Counsellor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

261135 School Counsellor

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.

Student Services Advisers are excluded from this occupation. Student Services Advisers are included in Occupation 259932 Student Services Adviser.

Alternative title

  • Student Wellbeing Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • 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
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