Vocational Counsellor

Location: Loddon, Tarrengower & Middleton   

Role Type: Part time role, 0.4 FTE

About us:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

This position provides specialist vocational assessment services resulting in the development of a learning plan and learning plan review using methodology and templates provided by Corrections Victoria.

We are excited about you because you have:

• Sound understanding and experience of working with adults to define and refine vocational goals and pathways
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent administrative skills with demonstrated high level of ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and data base experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organisational and office skills ensuring quality products and services.
• Proven ability to think clearly in unpredictable situations using logic in the decision making process and using initiative, as required.
• Sound knowledge and broad experience of working in TAFE and/or an educational teaching environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse and solve problems using tact and flexibility whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Interrogate and use Corrections Victoria database outputs to prioritise and identify candidates;
• Use Corrections Victoria templates;
• Interview, assess, complete documentation, report and upload learning plans within specified timeframes;
• Identify appropriate vocational and learning goals and pathways;
• Ensure Language, Literacy and Numeracy test results are included and discussed;
• Include recommendations for General Skills Development, Advanced Skills Development, Distance Education and employment-related goals;
• Respond to student queries in relation to career and vocational objectives;
• Encourage candidates to enrol and participate in courses to maximise the acquisition of new skills and knowledge;
• Encourage related prison employment opportunities to maximise the acquisition of skills relevant to the candidate's goals.
• Have a strong understanding of student learning pathways and the Australian education system;
• Understand restrictions to employment opportunities relevant to the candidate's criminal history;
• Be culturally competent;
• Work in custodial settings;
• Have strategies, techniques and sufficient understanding of the barriers to learning and/or employment in the correctional setting and in the community including but not limited to, past negative education experiences, physical and mental health, financial, and others, to provide advice that is relevant and goals that are achievable. 

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation.
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

Application support:

• If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact *******@kangan.edu.au

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.

Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.

For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact *******@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close 11.59pm 7 April 2024

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.  

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.