Counsellor

Listed By : The University of Melbourne on 11 Aug 2025

Role type: C ontinuing full-time roles available ( two continuing positions available, 1.0 FTE or 0.8 FTE)

Department: Student and Scholarly Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered psychologist or registered mental health social worker.

• Deliver high-impact psychological services / Enhance student and staff wellbeing / Contribute to a supportive university community
• Apply now to make a meaningful difference in students' lives through expert counselling and innovative mental health initiatives
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

As a Counsellor at the University of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to provide crucial psychological support to a diverse student and staff community. You'll deliver individual and group therapy, workshops, and training, with a focus on short-term interventions and risk management. This role allows you to utilise your expertise in a dynamic university setting, contributing to mental health initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of the academic community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide High-Quality Psychological Counselling: Conduct assessments, manage high-risk situations, and deliver short-term interventions for students and staff.
• Develop and Deliver Mental Health Initiatives: Plan and implement in-person and online therapeutic groups, workshops, and training programs.
• Ensure Clinical Excellence: Participate in supervision, maintain case records, and stay current with counselling practices and emerging issues.
• Collaborate and Contribute: Work within a multidisciplinary team, potentially supervise interns, and actively contribute to a safe, inclusive workplace environment.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a registered psychologist with clinical or counselling endorsement or an accredited mental health social worker, possessing extensive counselling experience and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a university setting.

You may also:

• Be a registered psychologist (clinical or counselling endorsed) or accredited mental health social worker with a relevant postgraduate degree.
• Have extensive experience in providing counselling and psychotherapeutic services to diverse populations.
• Possess strong skills in planning and delivering therapeutic group interventions and workshops.
• Demonstrate expertise in assessing and managing complex clinical matters within a short-term counselling model.
• Show cultural responsiveness and the ability to work effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Have experience in clinical supervision and working within a university context (desirable).

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS is part of Wellbeing Services in Student and Scholarly Services and provides free psychological counselling to students and staff (both in di vidual and group) and delivers a range of training and consultancy activities. The service is led by a Head , with three Senior Counsellors, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service that comprises around 35 people including Counsellors , Locum/Psychology Registra r s Counsellors, Intern Counsellors and reception/admin staff.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods . To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied- .

Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• Respond to the key selection criteria

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Contact Details If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley via email at hr- , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.