The Counsellor, School of Health and Social Development position is a pilot program funded by the Higher Education Participation and Partnership Program (HEPPP). The Counsellor will be responsible for the provision of short term, evidenced-based psychological intervention to Deakin University School of Health and Social Development students, promoting wellbeing, enhancing the mental health literacy of the School community and minimising negative impacts of mental ill-health on learning and student progress.
Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus
Part time (0.6FTE) and Fixed Term until 31 Dec 2024
HEW 8 $109,837 - $125,755 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
Reporting to the Manager, Student Psychological Programs and Services, the Counsellor will:
Provide evidence-based assessment and short-term psychological interventions to support School of Health and Social Development student mental health and improve academic outcomes.
Assess for, and manage, emerging, acute, and complex student mental health issues, including student risk.
Identify student mental health trends to design, implement and evaluate initiatives that are based on best practice guidelines.
Provide expert advice and consultation to School of Health and Social Development staff and students regarding student mental health.
Provide training and education to enhance student mental health literacy and improve student outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll have:
Selection
Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or
membership of Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) with registration as mental health Social Worker
Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Knowledge of the tertiary university context and the range of issues faced by a diverse student population, e.g. First-in families, transition, cultural, pressures of tertiary study
Skills and experience in providing counselling via phone and online
Advanced clinical, assessment and intervention skills
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nicole Pluim, Manager, Student Psychological Programs and Services on [email protected].
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD, Counsellor, School of Health and Social Development.pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 3rd March 2024 at 11:55PM.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.