Student Counsellor

About this Opportunity

• Fixed Term (until 31.12.2024), Full Time
• Student Success Division
• CQUniversity Mackay
• Total Remuneration $113,224 to $123,474 pa (including salary of $95,676 to $104,338 plus 17% superannuation and 12.96% leave loading) OR Total Salary $Xx,xx to $Xx,xx pa (plus superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity’s Student Success Division is responsible for providing prompt, professional and effective student support for a range of programs and services, with the objective to support students in maintaining wellbeing and focus throughout their studies and achieving study success.

The Counselling Service acts as the first point of contact for students seeking support and assistance on a range of personal and academic related matters affecting their mental health and wellbeing and academic progress. Your role within the team will be pivotal in providing genuine, honest, and compassionate support for CQUniversity’s diverse student base.

As a Student Counsellor, you will provide counselling services to support students in working towards their study and personal goals and help to promote their health and wellbeing. You will promote retention and increase wellbeing and academic success through the provision of expert psycho/social/educational counselling, including diagnostic assessment, student workshops and group therapy programs and referrals to on-campus support or specialist community agencies.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous carers, parental leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• A degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. (Mandatory)
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency, Australian Association of Social Workers, or similar accrediting body, or working towards attaining such registration. (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of counselling theory and frameworks, mental health issues, and dealing with people negotiating transitional issues. (Essential)
• Clinical experience in counselling dealing with a wide range of issues and providing psychological intervention to people for a variety of backgrounds, ages, and cultures. (Essential)
• Knowledge of equity and social justice principles to increase participation, retention, and success of diverse group of students. (Essential)
• Experience in engaging and forming relationships pro-actively with external stakeholders.
• The ability to develop and implement proactive counselling programs, including therapeutic group work facilitation.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday 7 March 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4338

Contact Details:

Kristy-Lee Dawson

02 9324 5013

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.