Group
Occupation

261136 School Counsellor

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

261136 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 259933 Student Services Adviser.

Alternative title

  • Student Wellbeing Officer

Skill level: 1

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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