Counsellor (Casual)

Excellent opportunity to join the national accredited mental health services of UWA, in the Student Counselling and Psychological Services team as casual.

• Level 6 or 7 appointment on a casual basis to December 202
• Base salary range: $54 $59 per hour + 10.5% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.

With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to 'innovate and inspire' there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

About the team

About the opportunity

You will work specifically as a member of the counselling and psychological services team engaged in the full range of psychological and counselling duties.

You will work with other practitioners within Student Success and Wellbeing as appropriate.

About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) as General or Provisional Psychologist with suitable experience
• Substantial relevant experience within a mental health psychologist role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills specific to clinical service delivery within the tertiary educational environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills including information gathering and recording, as well as time management skill

You will also be requested to provide up to date National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 27 March
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.

We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.

We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We facilitate flexible working, with parttime and jobsharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

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