• Provide counselling services to ACU Students in person on-campus and to students nationally via telehealth
• Contribute to prevention initiatives and activities and support at risk students
• 2 x part time (0.6FTE - 3 days per week) continuing roles available, based at North Sydney and Blacktown campus with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

Operating within Student Welfare, ACU Counsellors provide a safe and supportive environment so that students can discuss concerns and develop the tools they need to build resilience and achieve their goals. Counsellors are qualified and experienced psychologists, counsellors or social workers who work in an inclusive way. They provide free and confidential counselling, resources and referrals where required to ACU students who may be experiencing personal, mental health, or general wellbeing concerns that are affecting their life or study.

Working with other staff across the university, you will report to the National Manager, Student Welfare with clinical supervision provided by the Lead Counsellor. The Counselling Service contributes to the overall mission and learning context of the university by raising awareness of and responding to the concerns of students.

To be successful, you will be an AHPRA qualified Psychologist, Social Worker (AASW) or Registered Counsellor (PACFA Clinical or ACA Level 3 minimum).

What we offer:

• The university pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,383 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply: Visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. Candidates should specify preferred location in the cover letter.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

In your covering letter, please indicate your preference for the role at our North Sydney or Blacktown campus, or both.

Applications close: 01-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.