• Prime opportunity to join the Swinburne Health and Wellbeing Services team
• Permanent, part-time (0.6) position in at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 7 salary + 17% super

About the Role

Join Swinburne Health Services as a Counsellor and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse student population.

As an integral member of our team, you will provide holistic care aligned with Swinburne University of Technology's core values in Health & Wellbeing. Reporting to the Counselling Manager, you will receive guidance and supervision to ensure the highest quality of service delivery. Your role will focus on improving access to mental health services, enhancing recovery, and preventing relapse outcomes for young adults from diverse cultures.

As a Counsellor, you will play a vital role in supporting student well-being and success. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career and be part of our mission. Help us create a positive impact on our diverse student population and contribute to their personal and academic growth.

Please note that all applicants must upload a copy of their health professional (AHPRA, AASW, PACFA or ACA) registration details in the application form. Further information regarding this role can be found in the attached position description.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Extensive experience in provision of mental health care including completion of mental health assessments, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions based on current evidence-based approaches.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian and National Legislation governing area of practice (e.g. Mental Health Act, Vic 2014).
• Proficient/Excellent triage skills.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse background.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in either Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience.
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job.
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution.
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice.

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Please click Apply Now and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

For more information about the role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor - Hawthorn Campus enquiry via EthicalJobs/

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected].

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to [email protected] or call Eve at +61 3 9214 3410 .

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne

Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor - Hawthorn Campus enquiry via EthicalJobs or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

A position description is attached.