Student Counsellor

THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University:

STUDENTS SUPPORT & FACILITIES

Student Counsellor

Reporting directly to the Deputy Registrar, the primary role of the Student Counsellor is to help students to overcome their problems and cope with tough situations by providing a safe, confidential and encouraging environment in which to contemplate their emotional state.

Primary Responsibilities

Counselling of students, staff and other clients as and when required.
Referrals of clients, students and staff as and when appropriate.
Co-ordinate, record and maintain confidential counselling information.
Liaise with Heads of Departments, Course Advisors, and Sponsors of students in light of or as a result of student problems.
Close liaison with Dean of Students, Medical officer, Bookshop, SRC, Sports Office, and other related bodies in regard to counselling matters.
Screening of all matters (in the first instance) that involves counselling
Serve on university committees and external to it as and when required.
Maintain budget, finance, funds relating to that of students use, and that of the Counselling unit.
To liaise, coordinate and ensure that the Chaplaincy service on campus is active on campus for the benefit of students and staff.
Conduct administrative duties of counselling Unit and staffing matters, e.g., promotion, leave, etc. in line with normal University procedures.
Direct survey, study, research, innovations to improve services and functions of the Unit and the university in regards to students.
Call, initiate meetings at regular intervals among sectional heads of Students facilities to monitor, appraise, resolve, decide on issues of importance concerning students.
General liaison with sponsors, prospective employers where appropriate or where requests are made.
To carry out specific tasks directed or requested for either by the Vice Chancellor or the Registrar and their deputies.
Conduct end of the year review of the unit staff performance and the services
For students’ personal and professional development, identify, explore, initiate and organize appropriate community orientated activities to encourage student participation.
Liaise, support, encourage student professional associations, clubs, groups and societies where available skills and expertise can be utilized for betterment of campus community and outside.
Liaison with Sports Coordinator, SRC and others on intramural activities.
Participate in internal and external seminars, lecturers, workshops, sessions where community development is involved.
Monitor, record progress, development and growth of participating students through Community Development activities for the purpose of university, sponsors and the students.
To attend to any other duties delegated by the Deputy Registrar (SFC)

Qualification & Experience

The successful candidate should:

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Education and minimum of 5 years experience in Counselling work.
Minimum of 5 years hands on experience in counselling or similar work.
The successful candidate should be a mature and compassionate leader with excellent interpersonal and listening skills, capable of remaining calm under pressure, managing emergencies effectively, and demonstrating patience, empathy, and a positive sense of humor in challenging situations

Conditions of Service

Assistant Registrar I – K40,781 – K49,843 per annum DMA – K1,800 per annum (Domestic Market Allowance)
Assistant Registrar II – K46,556 – K56,902 per annum DMA – K6,677 per annum (Domestic Market Allowance)

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea

Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE

Deadline for all applications is 10^th of September, 2026
Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

Student Counsellor