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Based in the Student Engagement Unit at the Whyalla campusPart-time (0.2 FTE), continuing positionCommencement Salary: $112,143 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)Continuing part-time positionAbout YouYou have demonstrated experience working as a counsellor and are comfortable in delivering short-term interventions to students. You are passionate about promoting a culture of inclusion and wellbeing, and you successfully build relationships with diverse cohorts, including students, peers, and academic staff. You regularly monitor, evaluate and review service quality and effectiveness to ensure your clients are well serviced.About the RoleReporting to the Manager: Counselling, you will provide brief intervention counselling services to individual students, including face-to-face, telephone, online and crisis counselling. You will also support larger groups by conducting workshops with diverse groups to promote student mental health and wellbeing. Playing a key role in supporting student learning outcomes, you will contribute to resource and policy development and collaborate across the University to address student wellbeing needs.The path to Adelaide UniversityWe are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.To be successful you will needEligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and/or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Significant demonstrated experience as a counsellor, delivering services in a range of settings to individuals or groupsDemonstrated experience in online counselling and using appropriate technology to deliver effective servicesDemonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, equity and social justiceHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in varied settings and with diverse groupsWhy join us?We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:17% superannuation and salary sacrificing benefitsStaff study supportLeave benefits such as loyalty and Christmas leaveBe part of a University for the future!For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.Please address your cover letter to Henry Ferris, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7281.Applications close: 11:30pm Tuesday 5 August 2025We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr