AMEP Pathways Counsellor

Location: Broadmeadows, some travel to other campuses required 
Role Type: Part time fixed term (0.6 FTE, until December 2025) 
Days: preferably Wednesday, Thursday and flexibility with one other day 
Remuneration: $ 77,201.60 inclusive of 12% super 

 
About The Role:  

As an AMEP Pathways Counsellor, you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to guide newly arrived migrant as they navigate their educational and settlement journey in Australia within the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).  

In this client-focused role, you’ll help students develop personalized educational pathways and connect them with a range of essential services. You’ll also become part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team culture where colleagues support one another and celebrate shared successes. 

(The role is internally referred as Foundations Counsellor)

What you’ll be doing: 

• Guide newly arrived migrants in developing tailored education pathways
• Address wide range of queries from students 
• Support fellow counsellors, operations officers and teachers 
• Promote services in classrooms and collaborate with local settlement and community providers
• Help clients with translation services 

 We are excited about you because you have: 

• Strong knowledge of local settlement services and vocational education pathways
• Experience working with migrants and humanitarian entrants from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and organisational skills
• A degree or extensive experience in community services or vocational counselling
• Proficiency in a non-English language is a plus 

 
 We can offer you: 

• Free onsite parking
• Professional development programs  
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact    

The Essential Paperwork: Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), Current police check, Certified right to work documentation, Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts 

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Want to know more? Contact careers@kangan.edu.au 

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance 

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. 

Applications close: 14 September 2025  
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Applications will be assessed as they come in – we may start interviews before the closing date. 

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.