Education Support Officer – Mental Health/Counselling TAFE NSW

JOB DESCRIPTION

CONTRIBUTE TO LIFELONG LEARNING. EMBRACE YOUR ROLE WITH PURPOSE. IMPACT YOUR INDUSTRY NOW!

 

  • Permanent fulltime Education Support Officer opportunity
  • Join a passionate team, inspiring the next generation
  • Enjoy a supportive workplace culture with flexible working conditions

 

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why we’re the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia, delivering the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

 

About the role

TAFE NSW has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with current experience in Mental Health/Counselling to join our team as an Education Support Officer. Flexibility on campus location can be given, with the Southern New South Wales areas preferred.

 

Your role will be responsible for a range of tasks which directly and indirectly supports the learning process for students from various backgrounds and needs. You will be a part of a dynamic team, helping students to understand their learning materials and concepts whilst creating an innovative and exciting educational environment.

 

Note: This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment.

 

Flexible working

We don’t just change other people’s lives; we can change yours as well. Experience the flexibility to work across campuses in NSW whilst staying connected to your chosen industry, shaping not only the futures of others but also your own.

 

We invest in our people

Life-changing impact doesn’t happen by itself. We support you to get the career training and professional development opportunities you need to make a difference. We live by the TAFE NSW shared values: Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer First. They define who we are, how we work and inspire your performance.

 

To be successful in the role you must have:

  • A minimum Diploma qualification within the Community Services field, with preference for Mental Health, Counselling or related areas
  • Minimum of 3 years current industry experience in the Community Services, Mental Health or Counselling sectors
  • Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used within Community Services
  • High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to meet all the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 

The Selection Criteria describes the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to perform the duties of the role and can be found in the Position Description.  Refer to the Information Package as a general guide on what may be included in your application. 

 

Role specific enquiries: please contact Liz Henigan, Team Leader Community Services via email: [email protected]

 

Application enquiries (including any adjustments required in the recruitment process): please contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor via (02) 7921 2973 or email: [email protected]

 

Technical issues: please contact I Work for NSW Support Team on 1800 562 679 (Mon-Fri) or [email protected]

 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now! Applications close Sunday 3 September 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.

 

To apply, click on ‘apply now’ and provide:

  • Your current resume (pdf format)
  • Certified copies of your qualifications (pdf format)

 

Diversity is part of our DNA

We’re creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, so you can bring your whole self to work and connect through our many employee networks. We believe in a diversity of thought, so we can make life-changing impact, together.

 

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

 

For ongoing positions you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

 

An Eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list.

 

Join us at TAFE NSW and start a career of life-changing impact today!

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