Job no:514106
Work type:casual
Location:Crawley
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services
- Excellent opportunity to join the national accredited mental health services of UWA, in the Student Counselling and Psychological Services team as casual.
- Level 6 or 7 appointment on a casual basis to December 2023
- Base salary range: $54 – $59 per hour + 10.5% superannuation
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
About the team
The Counselling and Psychological Service provides a full range of confidential services to students at the University of Western Australia. These services include individual counselling, management of emergency presentations; ad hoc consultancy to staff on issues related to student counselling; and promotion of counselling services. More information on the Counselling Service is available on the web at https://www.uwa.edu.au/students/Support-services/Mental-health-and-wellbeing
About the opportunity
You will work specifically as a member of the counselling and psychological services team engaged in the full range of psychological and counselling duties. You will work with other practitioners within Student Success and Wellbeing as appropriate.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) as General or Provisional Psychologist with suitable experience
- Substantial relevant experience within a mental health psychologist role
- Ability to assess risk and apply a range of professional counselling and therapeutic interventions appropriate to client presentations
- Sound knowledge and application of current evidence-based short term interventions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills specific to clinical service delivery within the tertiary educational environment
- Excellent planning and organisational skills including information gathering and recording, as well as time management skill
You will also be requested to provide up to date National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
About your application
You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria
You may also submit an additional statement (1-page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 27 March
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mr Cameron Croucamp on (08) 6488 2423 or at [email protected] .
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.
Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.
Advertised:17 Mar 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:27 Mar 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time
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