Counsellor

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
$1,901 to $2,460
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Full Time/Part Time
Split
49%51%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

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Currently Employed
Workers
43,400
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
5k - 10k
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Current
Unemployment
Average
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Career Details

What does it take to become a Counsellor?

Counsellors assist people to identify and define their emotional issues and better understand themselves by explaining options, setting goals, providing therapy and helping them to take action.

Counsellors may perform the following tasks:

work with clients to find solutions to emotional, mental and lifestyle problems
act as facilitators in group sessions
work with other professionals such as medical practitioners, psychologists and social workers as part of a health management team
act as intermediaries in conflict resolution

Find out more

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