Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
• Perth, Western Australia
• Contract Part Time

Date posted: 30/4/2026

• Fixed-term contract until April 2027
• Part-time (0.6FTE) role, flexibility on working days
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Job Reference: 1601359

About the Role:

Curtin University invite applications for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Counselling, AccessAbility and Wellbeing Services team.

As an accomplished Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, you will collaborate with team members to deliver comprehensive individual and group counselling services. You will also provide consultation to staff regarding student counselling matters, facilitate the promotion of counselling services, and support group program initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform psychological assessments to appraise cognitive, emotional, intellectual and behavioural functioning of clients referred to Psychological and Counselling Services.
• Undertake individual, couple and group interventions with clients (students), utilising a variety of methodologies including behaviour and cognitive therapy and systemic intervention.
• Provide consultation and liaises with academics and external agencies to identify strategies to help individuals cope with a range of psycho-social issues, such as mental illness, psychological problems, disability/illness, acculturation, and adjustment difficulties.
• Develop and implement preventative educational workshops and programs for students.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Relevant post-graduate qualification and eligibility for registration as a clinical or counselling psychologist in Australia consistent with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of short-term methods of intervention for clients with high support needs.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments and to apply counselling interventions relevant to the needs of a culturally diverse tertiary student population.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including computer literacy with email and internet.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of students.

Desirable:

• Experience in the development and delivery of group programs to staff and students.
• Experience working with indigenous issues and clients.
• Demonstrated experience in the tertiary education sector.

Role Requirements

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
2. This is a part-time (0.6FTE) role, with flexibility on working days which will be discussed during the next steps in the process
3. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
4. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

Counselling, AccessAbility and Wellbeing Services at Curtin

We support our students at a range of levels, from answering their questions about navigating the campus and settling into university life, to providing them with counselling, resources and advice during crises and other stressful situations.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This fixed-term, part-time role attracts a salary package of $119,125 - $126,950 (G08) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up-to-date Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Saturday 30 May 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.