Counsellor

Student Experience

• Vacancy 1

Continuing, Full time 

(Job sharing will be considered to accommodate candidates who wish to work part-time)

• Vacancy 2

Continuing, Part time (0.5 FTE)

• $102,199 to $118,605 per annum (part time pro rata) 
• Plus 17% employer superannuation. 
• Salary packaging options are available.
• Relocation assistance provided
• Consideration will be given to requests for hybrid/flexible/work from home arrangements
• Applicants must have ongoing full time work rights (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position

The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff.

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030, has been developed to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within regions, in a digital age. 

About the Department

Five teams work in collaboration in the StudentExperience portfolio:

• Library
• Residential System
• Student GrievanceUnit
• Student Services
• Wellness Centre

The overall goals of the portfolio, acrossteams, are to support and service:

• Student retention
• Student engagement
• Transformative and personalised studentjourneys

About the role

This position will provide counselling to students of UNE and make an effective contribution to the Student Experience Division through the provision of programs, online services and support to the full student body. The counselling team has a strong focus on the development and delivery of support which increases student engagement, participation and ultimate success. The position reports to the Head, Student Wellness Centre and operates under their broad direction.

About you

1. Provide counselling to students of UNE. Carry out assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning (including referral and case management) for psychosocial and academically-related concerns of presenting clients. Provide psychological assessment and reports on behalf of, and with permission of, clients when necessary. 
2. Plan and lead workshops and psychosocial programs, strategies and interventions, including online services, in response to identified needs in the student and University community. Also contribute to projects and/or undertake evaluation studies and relevant research as appropriate to the delivery of student counselling and other support services. 
3. Demonstrate innovative practice and planning skills to enable the delivery of relevant services to on-campus and off-campus students, and capacity to work closely with other support services within and outside the University. 
4. Work within appropriate professional, ethical and legal standards for the delivery of personal support services, including identifying professional development opportunities to continually upgrade and update skills, ensuring that the requirements of professional registration and membership are met. 
5. Report to the Head, Student Wellness Centre on counselling issues; particularly as they relate to the strategic plan of the University, and to at times deputise in his or her absence. This may involve acting team-leader responsibilities, co-supervision of psychology or social work interns within the Service, and assistance with staff selection, induction, training and peer consultation. 
6. Assist with crisis intervention and critical incident management assistance to the University community as required; including provision of high-level information and/ or advice in relation to management of risk re: student mental health and at-risk behaviour. 
7. Contribute to identifying, initiating, developing and implementing policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of counselling services and support of students. 
8. Maintain a broad awareness of significant issues of interest or trends within the tertiary education sector, government, industry and the community, and within UNE. 
9. Promote the services of the Counselling unit to UNE staff and students. 
10. Perform your mandatory reporting duties by reporting suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to government authorities in line with relevant legislative requirements/[or if role is in NSW: in line with section 27 of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 No 157 (NSW). 
11. Ensure knowledge of the Rules, Policies and Procedures of the University (available on the University website) is maintained and abide by them as they are amended, varied or replaced from time to time. 

Note: It is not the intention of the position statement to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the key responsibilities of the position. The responsibilities listed above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living.  Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights, all for a fraction of the price you’d expect to pay in a major city.  You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New England countryside on a rural property.  To find out more visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience. 

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Caroline Pflaumer-Winter, Head, Student Wellness Centre, phone: (02) 6773 6669, email: [email protected]

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 8 January 2023

Reference No:   222325

To Apply

Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une and refer to vacancy ref 222305.

1. Covering letter
2. Responses to selection criteria 
3. Current CV
4. Certified qualifications cited in your application for this position

NOTE: Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered 

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Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.