Student Counsellor

Time left to apply: End Date: November 11, 2024 (10 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: JR100512
Provide counselling services for our students and participate in the delivery of mental health education programs.
Chief Learner Experience Office – Mt Helen and SMB CampusFull-time, continuing appointmentHEW 7 - $97,371 p.a.
plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 10/11/2024
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make a difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role The Student Counsellor is responsible for the provision of counselling services for students at the University.
Additionally, you will be working with the team to develop and implement mental health education and group programs to proactively support good mental health of our students.
You will:
Provide evidence-based assessment and short-term psychological interventions.Assess for, and manage, emerging, acute, and complex student mental health issues, including student risk.Support the development of resources to support the mental health and resilience of students.Contribute to local counselling team response to critical incidents including provision of psychological first aid.About you You will have expertise in the provision of evidence-based short-term psychological counselling with a diverse population across a broad range of issues.
In addition, you will possess demonstrated experience in the delivery of training programs and workshops.
You will possess:
Eligibility for registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, or Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or membership of Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) with registration as a mental health Social Worker.Advanced clinical, assessment, and intervention skills.Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams in developing and providing wellbeing and mental health services.Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.Extensive experience in developing and implementing mental health education and/or group programs.All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 10 November 2024. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two pages.
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About usEstablished in 1870, Federation University has been reaching communities and building generations of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.
Federation University is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent ranging from our academic and research staff to those working in student experience and professional roles.
We are all part of a collaborative culture inspiring the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.
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