Becoming a Student Counsellor in Queensland

About this role

Student Counsellors provide information and assistance to students, parents and teachers about a wide range of matters, such as students' personal problems, learning difficulties and special requirements.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Student Counsellor include:

• conducts counselling interviews with students
• assists students in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal relationships
• presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change
• contributes information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs, and assists parents and teachers in dealing with these needs
• may work in a call centre.