Counsellor

• Contract
• Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Student Wellbeing and Accessibility - SSN
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term

Company Description

Fixed term (until 24/11/2026), full time position, primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus.

Join the Student Wellbeing and Accessibility team. A multi-disciplinary, open and welcoming group, who are passionate about supporting and enhancing Griffith University and its students. The team offers students, and staff, a range of support services including counselling, chaplaincy, student safety, health services and disability and accessibility. 

Job Description

In this professional role, use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change, here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Provide professional counselling in response to personal concerns affecting student study and life.
• In this short term, solution focused support, assist students to get back on track so have the best chance of success in both their personal and academic life.
• Liaise with other staff and stakeholders within the team and department, as well as across the wider University
• Become involved in a range of initiatives, including workshops and campaigns.
• You will be engaging with students face to face or by telehealth and will have the use of a university vehicle to travel between campuses when required.

The benefit of working in tertiary education is that it is a positive environment where students are constructively working towards their goals and future. Your support will enhance their journey.

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A four-year degree or equivalent in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant area.
• A Blue Card, Queensland’s working with children check, is required for this position if the occupant is not a registered health practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Professional registration where applicable, and/or eligibility for membership of relevant professional associations.

If your background is with working for not for profit / government environments, this role would be ideal for you.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term (until 24/11/2026), full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. There is an option to work from home 1-2 days per week. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range

Base Salary Hew 8 in the range of $113,713 - $127,923 per annum plus 17% Superannuation. The salary including superannuation is in the range $133,044 -$149,670 per annum.  

Additional Information

How to apply

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. 

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the “About you” above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Russell Campbell, Head, Counselling and Wellbeing, via email:  russell.campbell@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.