"Counsellor - Rural and Remote (Fixed Term)"

• Fixed term until Dec 2026 | Part-Time at 0.4 FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $113,677 - $125,848 p.a. (Pro-rata)
• Location: 2 positions – Renmark & Mount Gambier
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About the Role

Flinders University has an opening for a Counsellor to provide support to students who are studying in rural South Australia. There are 2 roles available – one based in Mount Gambier and the other at Renmark, where you will also be a point of contact for staff who are supporting students.

The Counsellor will provide a first point of contact and professional counselling services for students experiencing issues that are impacting on their wellbeing including academic, personal or mental health issues. This includes intake and assessment, crisis intervention and brief solution-focused interventions.

In this role you will also be required to:

• Provide case management services to students experiencing multiple and complex issues that impact on their wellbeing.
• Promote student wellbeing through the development and delivery of a range of activities and programs such as group and training programs.
• Provide training and education to University staff regarding student wellbeing and supporting students’ mental health.

Please note – Some out of hours and weekend work may be required

For a more comprehensive list of responsibilities, please view the Position Description

About You

You are an experienced Counsellor, providing services to a diverse client group with an understanding of the higher education sector and factors that impact student wellbeing.

You will be an excellent communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills, enabling you to liaise with students, colleagues and stakeholders.

Please note, to be successful in this role you must hold Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychological Board of Australia or be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and postgraduate experience.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact: Jodie Zada