Counsellor

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing offers students, and staff, a range of support services including counselling, chaplaincy, student safety and health services. These services are voluntary, confidential, and professional, and reflect the diversity of our shared learning community. Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing also provides advice to senior officers on matters relating to student safety and wellbeing.

The multi-disciplinary Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing team are an open and welcoming group, passionate about supporting and enhancing Griffith University and its students.

In this professional role, use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change, here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Provide professional counselling in response to personal concerns affecting student study and life.
• In this short term, solution focused support, assist students to get back on track so have the best chance of success in both their personal and academic life.
• Liaise with other staff and stakeholders within the team and department, as well as across the wider University
• Become involved in a range of initiatives, including workshops and campaigns.
• You will be engaging with students face to face or by telehealth - video or by phone and will have the use of a university vehicle to travel between campuses.

The benefit of working in tertiary education is that is a positive environment where students are constructively working towards their goals and future.  Your support will enhance their journey.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A four-year degree or equivalent in Counselling, Social Work or other relevant area.
• Demonstrated, high standard of competency in counselling service delivery (not necessarily with students) and at least five years of postgraduate experience in individual counselling.
• A Blue Card, Queensland’s working with children check, is required for this position if the occupant is not a registered health practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

If your background is with working for not for profit / government environments, this role would be ideal for you.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until 25 July 2025), part time (60%) position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. There is an option to work from home 1 day per week. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW 8 range $110,939 - $124,803per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,799 - $146,020 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the “About you” above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Russell Campbell, Head, Counselling and Wellbeing, Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing,   [email protected]

For application support, please contact People Services on 373 54011 and quote REF5882A

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.