Indigenous Mental Health Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCounsellor Full time $103,171 - $113,495
Job Title:

Senior Indigenous Counsellor

">Job Description:

  An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Indigenous mental health professional to lead and deliver culturally safe and responsive wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a tertiary education setting. This role is ideal for someone who is committed to improving mental health outcomes, fostering cultural safety, and supporting student success through therapeutic counselling, case management, and health promotion.

">Key Responsibilities:

  Lead the development and delivery of an Indigenous Student Wellbeing Program.
  Provide culturally appropriate counselling (individual and group), case coordination, and advocacy.
  Collaborate with Indigenous student support services and other internal stakeholders to ensure holistic care.
  Build and maintain referral pathways with external community agencies.
  Contribute to health promotion, training, and wellbeing initiatives across multiple campuses.

">Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a related field, with current registration (AHPRA for psychologists or AASW for social workers).
  • Demonstrated experience providing culturally responsive counselling to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs in high-demand environments.
  • A commitment to cultural safety, continuous learning, and inclusive practice.
">Benefits:

  A meaningful role supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student wellbeing. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive team culture. Opportunities for professional development and contribution to strategic wellbeing initiatives. A dynamic and purpose-driven work environment in the education sector.

">Eligibility:

  Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. This position is identified under Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).



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