Counsellors

Join our team at James Cook University (JCU), where you'll make a real difference by fostering a supportive environment for our students to thrive in. As a counsellor at JCU, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing to improving their wellbeing and educational success.

• Full-time or flexible part-time on offer
• Fixed term for 12 months from commencement
• Can be based at either our Townsville or Cairns campuses
• HEWL 7/8: $91,403 - $117,657 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation.

You’ll deliver high-quality counselling and mental health services to support the personal and educational needs of diverse students across the University. You’ll foster a positive mental health and wellbeing culture among students through therapeutic interventions and educational workshops, and nurture strong relationships with external mental health service providers, ensuring our students have reliable access to comprehensive support. Your compliance with medical legislation and participation in peer supervision will ensure best practice and maintain the integrity of our services.

As an accomplished health professional with qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behavioural Sciences or Human Services, you bring proven experience in mental health assessments, counselling and case management to effectively address the varying complexities of student needs. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in maintaining therapeutic relationships and liaising effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. A current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or a Queensland Working with Children Blue Card is also a requirement.

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including:

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave (pro-rata for part time)
• 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year (pro-rata)
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare in Townsville, and sporting, fitness and cafes in Cairns.

HOW TO APPLY 

We invite you to join us in creating a nurturing and supportive space for our students to flourish.

Visit the Careers at JCU website for more information and to submit your application online today.

Vacancy reference number 18833 - applications close on 20 March at 11:59 PM AEST.