Student Counsellor (Psychologist), UNSW Canberra

Employment type:   Part-time (21 hours pw) fixed-term contract (parental leave)
Duration: 12 months from January 2025
Remuneration: Level 8 from $123,044 (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
Location: UNSW Canberra

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters
We are seeking a psychologist to work within a small team, providing counselling and support to UNSW Canberra students. The Psychology and Wellness Canberra team plays a key role in supporting students' mental health and general wellbeing throughout their time at UNSW. The support for this role focuses on UNSW students also attending the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in delivering short to medium length evidence-based psychological interventions
• Well-developed clinical skills
• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a psychologist
• Relevant tertiary qualification

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Experience working with young people aged 17 – 25 years and/or
• Familiarity with issues facing University students and/or members of the Australian Defence Force

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Generous superannuation contributions 
• Employee discounts, free parking and gym access
• A commitment to lifelong learning  
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility: 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.  

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:

• your CV
• a 2-page cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.

 In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Tuesday 26^th November 2024 at 11.30pm AEST

Get in Touch

To discuss the position and how to apply please contact:

Bhavani Kannan

Manager, Academic Support

UNSW Canberra

E:  b.kannan@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the application process - please email h.whale@unsw.edu.au  

(for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed)

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW  

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra 
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

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.