Student Counsellor

• Full-time continuing appointment
• Remuneration range $125,888 to $144,558 pa
• Ipswich campus

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

Learn more about UniSQ Student Support .

Who you are

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being of students from diverse backgrounds? We are seeking a dedicated and qualified individual to join our team as a Student Counsellor. If you have a background in counselling, mental health, clinical or educational psychology, or social work, and a wealth of experience in the field, we want to hear from you!

What youll do

As a Student Counsellor, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through proactive support, utilizing therapeutic interventions, and implementing psychoeducational programs. You will also support the integration of well-being and resilience resources into academic activities. Operating from a trauma-informed framework, you will contribute to strengthening student resilience and self-efficacy.

• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs to proactively enhance the student experience.
• Contribute to students wellbeing and welfare in the context of a multidisciplinary case management approach.
• Maintain the required skills and knowledge to respond to complex presentations such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicidal risk.
• Provide supervision to students on placement.

What will help you succeed

• A degree in counselling, mental health, clinical or educational psychology or social work with extensive experience working in the profession.
• Registration or accreditation with a relevant industry body.
• Demonstrate a track record of providing ethical psychological and/or mental health services, including triage, brief therapy, psychoeducational programs, assessment, and appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures, including an understanding of the issues affecting people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills to work considerately and effectively with diverse clients.
• A sound understanding of the unique issues related to adults engaged in tertiary education.
• Demonstrated experience in organising and prioritising projects and tasks to meet deadlines and achieve high-quality work outcomes.

For further information about this role, please contact Mr Scott Waters, Manager (Wellbeing) via +61 7 3812 6071 or [email protected]  

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners, and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

ReferenceNumber: 0017_01/24

Location: Ipswich

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $125,888 to $144,558 pa (includes salary range of $106,370 to $122,144 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Thursday 22 February 2024

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on how to apply for a job , please refer to the application process ,available on our website.

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