Counsellor Bundoora

Counsellor BundooraJob No.:567419Work type:Fixed Term

• Part-time (.8) position
• Fixed term till 18/04/2025
• Located at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO7 - TRP $97,248 - $106,980 excluding 17% superannuation

About the positionThe Counsellor, reporting to the Team Leader/Senior Counsellor, will facilitate the coordination of care and individual support for students experiencing significant psychosocial issues that are impacting on their personal and academic success and provide high quality support services to students, including assessment, therapeutic counselling, crisis intervention, case coordination, and referral.The Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Division operates as a multi campus team, and as such, travel to other campuses may be required from time to time. The counsellor will also provide remote services to students from other campuses or who are studying online, as required.Skills and ExperienceTo be considered for this position, you will have;

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or equivalent including registration/membership the relevant body, e.g., registration with AHPRA, or membership with AASW and experience, post-qualification, in assessment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions and case management, including working with complex client presentations and diverse client groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
• Experience working in a high-demand service and the capacity to be flexible in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to work autonomously as well as contributing effectively as a team member within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Please refer to the position description for all other Skills and Experience required for the position.Welcome to Bundoora campus - Please click on the video link below:Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to applyClosing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday the 14th of July 2024Position Enquiries: Jo PadburyRecruitment Enquiries: MadeleinePosition Description below:Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A Cover letter outlining your suitability for the position, addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description; and
• An up-to-date resume

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you'll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses - the perfect hub for industry, students, and academics.
• Help transform the lives of students, partners, and communities now and in future.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.Advertised:27/6/2024Closing Date:14/7/2024