Ref 2316/23 Mental Health Advisor, Equity, Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing Services, Office of People

• Full-time, Fixed term position till 31 December 2023
• Remuneration: $126,502 to $140,431 p.a.
• Bankstown City Campus

Full-time, Fixed term position till 31 December 2023
Bankstown City Campus

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.

About the Role
Western Sydney University is seeking a suitably qualified Mental Health Advisor (MHA) (registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or AASW Social Worker) with extensive experience in the provision of wellbeing services to join the team. MHA at Western Sydney University provide a range of services to students who need assistance with personal and academic related issues so that they are able to successfully complete their studies.

As a MHA you will use a range of approaches in your practice including; individual and group consultations via a range of mediums including face-to-face, online and phone. You will also have extensive experience with complex mental health conditions, the management of these conditions and appropriate referral skills. Your ability to deliver support in an ever-changing environment will be well regarded.

It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW employee working with children clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

This position is based at Bankstown city campus though travel to other campuses may be required.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details and selection criteria including qualification requirements. Registration with AHPRA, or AASW as a MH Social Worker is required for this role.

If this sounds like you, apply now and ensure you address all items in the selection criteria in your application.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.

Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer: 

•             35 hour work week
•             Flex leave for Professional staff
•             17% super contributions

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 8 $126,502 to $140,431 p.a. (comprising Salary of $106,896 to $118,666 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Nicole Church, Senior Manager Counselling and Wellbeing on 0414 264 619 or email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023

Should you be shortlisted for interview, interviews are scheduled for Tuesday the 11th of April 2023.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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