Be Part of Something Bigger at Box Hill Institute

About the role:

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Student Counsellor (Psychologist / Social Worker) to join our Student Life team at our BHI! In this role, you’ll play a meaningful part in enhancing the wellbeing and learning success of our diverse student community through evidence-based counselling support, crisis intervention, and proactive wellbeing programs.

You are someone who brings compassion, professionalism, and resilience to your practice. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to supporting young people and adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

As a Student Counsellor, you will:

• Provide high-quality individual counselling using evidence-based interventions, including managing a varied caseload while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
• Deliver services across multiple platforms - including face-to-face, videoconferencing and online resources - ensuring students have accessible and effective support.
• Conduct specialised risk assessments and interventions for students in crisis or requiring complex support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, Wellbeing Officers, and external mental health or community services to ensure holistic support.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity. The role offers a PACCT 6 salary of $82,089.07 plus 12% superannuation.

About you:

·        Current Registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or eligibility for AASW membership. (applications from other disciplines will not be considered)

·        A tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work.

·        Demonstrated counselling experience, including crisis intervention capability.

·        Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trusted relationships.

·        High-level communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, student-centred environment.

·        A commitment to client-centered practice and continuous improvement.

·  Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.

·        Victorian Working with Children Check

·        National Police Check clearance

About us:

For over 100 years, we've been changing lives for the better, continuing to make this world a better place for all. By providing people with opportunities to expand their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world, we empower them to change their lives.

Our students can pursue everything from short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCEVM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships certificates, diplomas, and higher education degrees. We support our students’ ambitions to study through our well-equipped classrooms at our campuses in Box Hill, Lilydale and the Melbourne CBD, as well as remotely with blended and online courses.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer more than just a job - we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your wellbeing, growth, and achievements are celebrated. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• On-site parking for added convenience
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health & wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Unique campus experiences to support student learning, including $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming at our Barbershop as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

Apply here for our Nelson Campus! 

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Apply here for our Lilydale Campus! 

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All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Lisa Cornelius via  [email protected]

Applications close: 5:00pm, 27 February 2026

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute’s Child Safety Policy and Procedures.  All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.