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• Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing  

• Remuneration: $123,044 + 17% superannuation + leave loading 

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus    

Why Your Role Matters 

A Psychologist / Mental Health Social Worker plays a key role within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience portfolio, Student Wellbeing pillar, Health theme in the provision of confidential psychological services to students while they are enrolled at UNSW. The role makes a critical contribution to the broad Psychology & Wellness Team in the treatment and support of UNSW student mental health needs within its professional scope of practice. 

This requires conducting short-term evidence-based individual, group and systemic psychological interventions and consultation with academic and general staff on student issues. This role works collaboratively with staff across the Psychology & Wellness theme, the overarching goal to support students in achieving their full potential and contribute to an outstanding learning experience aligned with the portfolio’s Education & Student Experience strategy. 

The role reports to the Head, Psychology & Wellness, and has no direct reports. 

Main responsibilities Summary 

• Provide therapeutic interventions for individual clients and support academic progress and psychosocial adjustment to the demands of University Life  

• Provide Bulk Billed services under the Medicare Better Access initiative and OSHC 

• Participate in professional development, peer review, and supervision to enhance service quality 

• Offer timely advice on student issues and make appropriate referrals 

• Design and deliver educational materials and workshops for students and staff 

• Maintain clinical documentation and adhere to confidentiality and professional standards 

• Represent UNSW at various events and meetings 

To review the accountabilities in details, please have a look at the job description accessible at the bottom of the job on the careers Page. 

Who You Are 

We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSW’s vision and values, with exceptional interpersonal and time management skills and who comes with: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through a combination of education, professional training, and/or applied psychological experience in assessment and therapeutic intervention 

• Full and current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker, with membership of AASW and Mental Health accreditation. 

• Ideally, at least five years full-time equivalent post-registration experience demonstrating advanced understanding of psychological theories, principles, and practice gained through substantial and relevant postgraduate work and supervision within a mental health clinical setting 

• Eligible for and willing to obtain a Medicare and relevant insurance provider number for billed services provided by Psychology & Wellness 

• Demonstrated professional practice in accordance with State legislation, relevant professional standards, and awareness of current professional issues. 

• Competence in assessment and psychotherapy for adults of different ages and cultural backgrounds 

• Understanding of the psychosocial issues and concerns experienced by students undertaking university-level studies 

• Ability to provide written and verbal consultation, advice, and support to key stakeholders, including family members, primary carers, academic teaching staff, and other internal/external support services, balancing safety and confidentiality 

• Ability to speak a language other than English relevant to the UNSW community is desirable (ideally, Mandarin)

• Experience working with various computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office applications 

Working hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, business hours. Whilst there is some flexibility to work from home occasionally, most of the work is expected to be done on campus. Candidates will need to have full working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship. All candidates will also need a valid work with children check and police check. 

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include:  

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments  

• Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume as well as cover letter that addresses your experience, your suitability for the role and why you are interested. 

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW. 

Applications close:  21 February 5PM. The shortlisting process won't be starting until the job ad closes so don't worry if you don't hear from us until then.

Get in touch for any question or support: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au  

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.