Student Counsellor

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $109,945 – $117,567 per annum plus 17% Superannuation 
Terms: Full time, Fixed Term up to July 2024 (Part-time arrangements available)  

Position overview
ANU Counselling is seeking Psychologists or Mental Health Social Workers to join our team of Student Counsellors. The position primarily entails the provision of individual counselling to students. It requires professional expertise in psychological counselling practices and young adult mental health. An understanding of a broad range of personal, psychological, life stage, cultural and study related issues and the ability to adopt appropriate counselling frameworks is essential for this position. 

The Student Counsellor position is under the broad direction of the Head of Clinical Services. The core work of a Student Counsellor is the provision of counselling services to students. You will also develop and present specialist group programs, workshops and seminars and participate in projects that contribute to the professional practice of the centre. In addition, you will have the skills and knowledge to provide advice and support to the ANU community on matters relating to students who are distressed and/or acutely unwell.

ANU Counselling provides clinical supervision and training to ANU Psychology Clinical Masters and PhD students. Unconditional registration as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisory training that allows for unconditional AHPRA approved supervision for higher degree psychology students is desirable, but not a requirement of this position.

ANU offers a collaborative work environment, where you are supported to develop your human resources skills while working alongside world leading academic and professional staff members. ANU Counselling is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements where
possible within the operational demands of the Student Counsellor service.

For further information please contact Sophie Mayer: [email protected]
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected] . Mandarin speaking applicants are encouraged to apply due to the large cohort of Mandarin-speaking students.
For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.