Salary: UoM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 p.a. plus 17% super 

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered psychologist or registered mental health social worker.  

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The University of Melbourne 

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.    

Your next career opportunity 

As a Counsellor at the University of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to provide crucial psychological support to a diverse student and staff community. You'll deliver individual and group therapy, workshops, and training, with a focus on short-term interventions and risk management. This role allows you to utilise your expertise in a dynamic university setting, contributing to mental health initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of the academic community. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

You may be a great fit if: 

You are a registered psychologist with clinical or counselling endorsement or an accredited mental health social worker, possessing extensive counselling experience and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a university setting. 

You may also: 

What we offer you! 

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

CAPS is part of Wellbeing Services in Student and Scholarly Services and provides free psychological counselling to students and staff (both individual and group) and delivers a range of training and consultancy activities. The service is led by a Head, with three Senior Counsellors, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service that comprises around 35 people including Counsellors, Locum/Psychology Registrars Counsellors, Intern Counsellors and reception/admin staff. 

Be Yourself 

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. 

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected].  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected]. 

Working at the University – what you need to know 

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

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Join Us and unlock your career potential! 

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents: 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

Position Description: JR-002512 Counsellor PD.pdf 

Apply now via the University of Melbourne jobs portal.