261136 School Counsellor

Role overview

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.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

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

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

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Alternative titles

• Student Wellbeing Officer