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Apply now Job no: 582978Work type: Part-timeLocation: Geelong - Waurn PondsCategories: Student ServicesBased at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangementsTwo parttime (0.6 FTE) fixedterm roles, ending August 2026 and November 2026Benefits for working with us!At Deakin, we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether you''re working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.Who are we?Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We''re proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world''s universities.About the roleThe Counsellor plays a key role in empowering students to thrive, delivering evidencebased mental health support, shortterm counselling and expert guidance to improve and support wellbeing and academic success. With an inclusive, studentcentred approach, the Counsellor supports diverse communities, helps navigate critical incidents and contributes to a vibrant, mentally healthy campus.As a Counsellor, you will:Deliver effective and efficient evidence-based assessment and short-term psychological interventions to support student mental health and improve academic outcomes.Assess for, and manage emerging, acute, and complex student mental health issues, including student mental health risk.Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the requirements of Deakin University, relevant legislation and professional bodiesEvaluate, plan, and implement inclusive and accessible mental health services and offer expert advice to support student mental health through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, and a diverse range of stakeholdersAct as a coach and work with team members utilising mental health expertise to identify and analyse student mental health trends in order to design, implement and evaluate initiatives and programs/workshops to enhance mental health literacy and student outcomesTo be successful, youll have:Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or membership of Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) with registration as mental health Social Worker and an Employee Working with Children CheckPostgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; orProfessionally approved training and experience in initial critical incident responseKnowledge of the tertiary university context and the range of issues faced by a diverse student population, e.g. First-in families, transition, cultural, pressures of tertiary study.Experience in providing counselling via phone and online and in the delivery of psychological programs and advanced clinical, assessment and intervention skillsHere''s how to apply:Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nicole Pluim (Senior Manager, Student Psychological Programs and Services) on [email protected] a copy of the position description, please see below:Applications for this position close on 26 March 2026.Are You Ready?Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Genderbased Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased violence. A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.Advertised: 12 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr