• An excellent opportunity to work in the Student Counselling services team
• Full time, 12 month fixed term role with flexible working arrangements
• Salary between $111,966 to $126,271 + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

As a Counsellor, you will work within the Student Counselling Services of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Education portfolio. You will deliver one-to-one psychological counselling to University students, develop group workshop programs, deliver training programs and liaise with the administrative and faculty arms of the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• report to the Counselling Services Team Lead, and work in a team of counsellors (psychology, social worker and counselling backgrounds)
• deal with specific concerns of students, including students from equity groups & international students
• plan, design, implement and evaluate outreach programs and project work within an academic context
• contribute to Quality Assurance mechanisms by keeping relevant statistics and collating data
• cultivate appropriate relations with internal service providers, administrative and faculty arms
• contribute to professional development activities, supervision, and staff meetings
• provide appropriate crisis intervention as needed, including liaison with University security personnel, local area Mental Health teams, and external psychological service providers.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in Clinical Psychology and/or relevant post degree experience in a clinical role
• registered with the appropriate association as a psychologist, clinical psychologist, social worker or mental health nurse
• a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain one
• core competencies in mental health assessment and management using evidence-based interventions
• expertise in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of biopsychosocial problems
• commitment to best-practice short-term interventions within stepped-care wellbeing and student experience framework
• mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Vietnamese, Indonesian and/or Korean language skills are highly desirable.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rachel Strong, Recruitment Operations, on 02 8627 7612 or by email to [email protected]

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