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ANZSCO 272111Updated 2026-01-29

Careers Counsellor

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 73k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1410
Salary range: AUD 66k-AUD 80k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

36.7%
VIC
25.6%
NSW
18.4%
QLD

Education mix

43.7%
Post graduate
25.5%
bachelor degree
11.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Careers Counsellors provide individuals and groups with information about career choices and assist individuals with self-development.

What you do
  • Works with clients on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs.
  • Provides information and resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (43.7%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Provides information and resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills.
    • Works with clients on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1410
    Annual median: AUD 73k
    Range: AUD 66k-AUD 80k