STUDENT WELLBEING AND CAREERS OFFICER

Position Description

• Part time 0.8 FTE role until 8th October 2027
• ASO4 salary range $82,212 - $86,180 p.a. + super
• Based at multiple TAFE SA campuses

The Opportunity

The Student Wellbeing and Careers Officer provides a student support and counselling service to TAFE SA students and provides a consultancy service to teaching staff. The SWACO is responsible for the provision of career/course advisory services to prospective and existing students, as well as student support in the areas of wellbeing, financial information, crisis, conflicts and complaints, personal stresses, and the provision and evaluation of appropriate support to students experiencing a disability. The incumbent exercises initiative and judgement and will work collaboratively with others in meeting TAFESA strategic objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in providing a career development service including the use of career development tools.
• Demonstrated experience in meeting the needs of students at risk, students with disabilities and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Proven experience in the delivery of effective counselling and mediation/conflict resolution services.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Why TAFE SA?

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.

At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.

Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values

Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Perks & Benefits

Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:

• Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Purchase Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Shape the Future?

For enquiries, please contact Susan Hervey – Manager, Student Careers and Jobs via email at susan.hervey@tafesa.edu.au

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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