At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal counselling and support to diverse students, both online and face-to-face.
- Company: Adelaide University, a leader in transforming education for contemporary learners.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and lifelong learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while shaping future change-makers.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in counselling and crisis intervention.
The predicted salary is between 135754 - 135754 $ per year.
Based in the Student Experience and Success Portfolio at 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.
The Student Experience and Success (SES) Portfolio plays a key role in providing a connected, inclusive, and transformative experience for every student, ensuring they feel supported, engaged, and confident as they navigate university life and prepare for their future.
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.
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493680): Taryn Giles, Team Lead, Talent Acquisition, +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au. Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.
Counsellor in Adelaide employer: University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As part of the Joint BioEnergy Institute, you will engage in cutting-edge research while benefiting from extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values diversity. Located at the picturesque Waite Campus, employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
