AIPC is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from counsellors for the role of Education Advisor.

The position is 3 days a week (9am to 5pm) and provides educational assistance to students calling the Study Assistance Line or emailing with study queries, and marking student written assessments.

Due to the part time nature of the position, it is ideal for practicing counsellors with the following counselling and training qualifications and experience:

• Diploma-level qualification in Counselling or equivalent with two years counselling experience, and
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (or willingness to obtain).

To express interest in the position, please forward a short cover letter describing your counselling experience and your CV to Dr Clive Jones, Education Manager, Locked Bag 15, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 or email clive@aipc.net.au.

Applications will be shortlisted on a first-in basis.

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Many students of the Diploma of Professional Counselling attend seminars to complete the practical requirements of their course. Seminars provide an ideal opportunity to network with other students and liaise with qualified counselling professionals in conjunction with completing compulsory coursework.

Below are seminars available between March and June 2008.

To register for a seminar, please contact your Student Support Centre.

BRISBANE

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 05/04/2008, 14/06/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 10/05/2008

The Counselling Process - 12/04/2008, 21/06/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 19 & 20/04/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 31/06 & 01/07/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 29/03/2008

SUNSHINE COAST

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 12/06/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 16/06/2008

The Counselling Process - 29/03/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 19 & 20/04/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 17 & 18/05/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 14 & 15/06/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 28/06/2008

GOLD COAST

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 29/03/2008

The Counselling Process - 24/05/2008

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 10/05/2008

The Counselling Process - 29/03/2008, 14/06/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 12 & 13/04/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 24 & 25/05/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 19/04/2008

TASMANIA

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 18/05/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 22/06/2008

The Counselling Process - 20/04/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 29 & 30/03/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 14 & 15/06/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 13/04/2008

SYDNEY

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 09/04/2008, 02/05/2008, 24/05/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 10/04/2008, 03/05/2008, 26/05/2008

The Counselling Process - 11/04/2008, 16/05/2008, 14/06/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 28 & 29/04/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 27 & 28/03/2008, 30 & 31/05/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 18 & 19/04/2008, 26 & 27/06/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 01/05/2008

MELBOURNE

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 29/03/2008, 26/04/2008, 24/05/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 30/03/2008, 27/04/2008, 25/05/2008

The Counselling Process - 19/04/2008, 03/05/2008, 08/06/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 05 & 06/05/2008, 10 & 11/06/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 12 & 13/04/2008, 17 & 18/05/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 31/05 & 01/06/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 04/05/2008, 07/06/2008

REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 09/04/2008, 02/05/2008, 24/05/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 10/04/2008, 03/05/2008, 26/05/2008

The Counselling Process - 11/04/2008, 16/05/2008, 14/06/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 28 & 29/04/2008

Counselling Therapies/SEMINAR D - 27 & 28/03/2008, 30 & 31/05/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 18 & 19/04/2008, 26 & 27/06/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 01/05/2008, 22/06/2008

ADELAIDE

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 05/04/2008, 31/05/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 06/04/2008, 01/06/2008

The Counselling Process - 10/05/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 17 & 18/05/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 14 & 15/06/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 21 & 22/06/2008

PERTH

Communication Skills I/SEMINAR A - 10/05/2008

Communication Skills II/SEMINAR B - 11/05/2008

The Counselling Process - 15/03/2008, 24/05/2008

Counselling Therapies I/SEMINAR C - 29 & 30/03/2008, 07 & 08/06/2008

Counselling Therapies II/SEMINAR D - 05 & 06/04/2008, 21 & 22/06/2008

Case Management/Seminar E - 12 & 13/04/2008, 28 & 29/06/2008

Counselling Applications/SEMINAR F - 04/05/2008