Counsellor

• Based in the Student Experience and Success Portfolio

• Metropolitan Campus Location

• Full-time, fixed-term contract position until September 2027

• Salary Range: $121,744 - $135,754 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions - because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it's a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia's future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

This role will report to the Senior Manager, Counselling and is responsible for:

• Providing brief intervention personal counselling and support to students from diverse educational social and cultural backgrounds

• Delivering counselling via face-to-face, telephone, online and crisis support to assist students with issues impacting their learning outcomes

• Providing crisis counselling and risk assessments implementing appropriate therapeutic and crisis intervention strategies

• Supporting triage and intake processes as needed including cover for triage counsellors to support students in distress or at risk

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description above to discover more about this opportunity.

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia through The Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and/or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Extensive experience in brief intervention counselling, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and case management

• Demonstrated experience in online counselling and proficiency in using technology to deliver effective services and resources

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with students and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds

• Broad understanding of the complex needs of students in a tertiary education setting, including equity and social justice principles

• Experience in developing and facilitating workshops and mental health resources for individuals and groups

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strategically with academic staff and contribute to strategic initiatives

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• a cover letter that tells us why you're excited about the role

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