Counsellors play a crucial role in providing information and support to individuals facing vocational, relationship, social, and educational difficulties. They work closely with people to help them identify and define their emotional issues through various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other talking therapies.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the counsellor unit group require a bachelor's degree or higher qualification, demonstrating a high level of skill. In some cases, relevant experience and on-the-job training may also be necessary in addition to formal qualifications (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Working with clients to explore career, study, and employment options by gathering and analyzing relevant information about their abilities and needs.
• Providing clients with information and resources to enhance their job-seeking skills.
• Evaluating client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse.
• Conducting counselling sessions with individuals, couples, and family groups.
• Assisting clients in understanding and adjusting their attitudes, expectations, and behaviors to develop healthier interpersonal and marital relationships.
• Presenting alternative approaches and discussing the potential for attitude and behavior change.
• Collaborating with clients to develop rehabilitation plans that consider vocational and social needs.
• Offering information, understanding, and advice on the learning and behavior of students, particularly those with special needs, and assisting parents and teachers in addressing these needs.
• May work in a call center.

Occupations:

• 272111 Careers Counsellor
• 272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
• 272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor
• 272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
• 272115 Student Counsellor
• 272199 Counsellors nec

272111 Careers Counsellor

Alternative Title: Careers Adviser

A careers counsellor provides individuals and groups with information about career choices and assists them in their self-development.

Skill Level: 1

272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

A drug and alcohol counsellor offers support and treatment to individuals with drug and alcohol dependency problems. They develop strategies to help clients set goals, effect and maintain change, and provide community education. Some may work in call centers.

Skill Level: 1

272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor

A family and marriage counsellor assists individuals, couples, and families dealing with marriage and relationship difficulties. Some may work in call centers.

Skill Level: 1

Specialization:

• Family Court Counsellor

272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor

A rehabilitation counsellor supports physically, mentally, and socially disadvantaged individuals in reintegrating into work and the community.

Skill Level: 1

272115 Student Counsellor

Alternative Title: School Counsellor

A student counsellor provides information and assistance to students, parents, and teachers on a wide range of matters, including personal problems, learning difficulties, and special requirements.

Skill Level: 1

272199 Counsellors nec

This occupation group includes counsellors not elsewhere classified. They may work in call centers.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Gambling Counsellor
• Grief Counsellor
• Life Coach
• Sexual Assault Counsellor / Sexual Abuse Counsellor
• Trauma Counsellor