Counsellor (multiple positions available)

• $110,613 to $125,373
• Ongoing, full-time
• Both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses

• Reference number: 24476
• Term: Multiple ongoing positions available. Appointments may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
• Remuneration: $130,901 to $148,369 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $110,613 to $125,373 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses
• Open to: applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Counsellor (multiple positions available) to join Student Services, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

This role is a part of a team of Counselling professionals who provide individual support to domestic and international students (face to face; telephone; Zoom), along with facilitating developmental, preventative, and early intervention strategies and programs.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy.

Student Services is responsible for providing a range of services to support the health and wellbeing of students in areas of Accommodation, Chaplaincy, Counselling, Disability Support, International Student Support, Welfare Services and QUT Medical Centres..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline with extensive experience.

Registered Psychologist with AHPRA or an accredited mental health Social Worker with the AASW.

Demonstrated excellence in client counselling work and commitment to service provision with a diverse population in a busy environment, including a commitment to evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in professional practice, including key elements such as confidentiality, records, boundaries, supervision, and professional development.

Demonstrated capacity to be a highly effective team member, with strong personal skills in self-awareness, communication and collaboration, problem solving and team contribution.

Demonstrated ability to develop, support and deliver workshops, training and developmental programs in a range of formats and contexts to students and staff.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues in tertiary education such as, student wellbeing and mental health, and diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrated capacity and willingness to engage actively with relevant networks and build partnerships and collaboration.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 17-May-2024

Applications Close: 30-May-2024 at 11.30pm

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