Chisholm is seeking an experienced Careers Counsellor to join our Skills and Jobs Centre. Full time, fixed term position on offer.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is accountable for providing career entry and transition advice, as well as job search and training advice to people who are looking to return to the workforce after redundancy, job loss and carer responsibilities and career breaks.  

This role will focus on providing a confidential, professional and contemporary advice on sustainable industries, emerging careers and training linked to these opportunities on both a one-on-one basis and leading facilitated workshops.   

The incumbent is a key and active participant of the Skills and Jobs Centre (SJC) team and provides expertise to the team on current recruitment and careers practice.

As a Careers Counsellor, your key responsibilities include:

• Provide timely responses to all client/job seeker enquiries, delegated tasks and requests for support.
• Provide career entry and transition advice to enable people returning to the workforce to make informed decisions regarding career opportunities and training
• Provide support and advice regarding training and educational options to enable students who may be entering the job market for the first time or seeking a career change to understand the options available
• Maintain timely and accurate case notes in FastTrack to requirements of the Skills and Job Centre procedures and professional standards and Chisholm protocols.
• Escalate matters of concern likely to grow in risk, complexity or where additional expertise is required.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with-

• Deep understanding of contemporary careers practice
• High level of knowledge regarding current industry recruitment practices
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal significant career counselling experience in in an industry environment

Qualifications required for the role:

• A relevant qualification in Career Development or similar discipline or recognition of experience in career practice

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online.  We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check (position dependent)

Let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self by emailing us at ******@chisholm.edu.au

Applications for this position close at 6pm, Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

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

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Clint Johnson, Manager- Skills and Jobs Centre at *************@chisholm.edu.au

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