• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified

COUNSELLING SERVICE

• Provide culturally informed psycho-social counselling services, information and resources to students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
• Engage in the support of the campuses Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Full-time, continuing position based at the Blacktown campus

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, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

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.

Counselling is a Service within the Student Success Directorate (SSD) and is an integrated unit composed of professional staff who provide a free and confidential service to support students during their time at ACU. Counsellors are either Psychologists or Social Workers who work in an inclusive way. They assist students via one-to-one counselling, psychoeducational groups and the provision of relevant resources and referral.

The Counsellor provides quality professional counselling services to students who require psycho-social support to fully realise their personal and academic goals. It contributes to the overall mission and learning context of the University by raising awareness of and responding to the concerns of students. A particular focus of this role is to engage in the support of the campuses Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

'The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.'

More specifically the role entails:

• Providing psycho-social counselling services, information and resources to students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds in relation to their personal wellbeing
• Providing assessment and referral where appropriate to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and mainstream agencies and professionals
• Liaising and/or advocating with appropriate staff regarding student needs
• Contributing to the achievement of the Counselling Operational Plan

You will need to have:

• Full registration with AHPRA as a psychologist or current full membership with Australian Association of Social Workers. Please supply a copy of your AASW membership with your application.
• Identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Australian Catholic University considers that the role is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, ethical and practice requirements e.g. confidentiality, privacy, anti-discrimination, mandatory reporting.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in counselling young adults from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Knowledge and understanding of the broader service system and demonstrated capacity to facilitate appropriate and effective referrals as needed.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply Now" button. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $119,664 total rem - $133,785 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $101,118 - $113,050 (pro rata) pa (Higher Education Worker Level 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent to Ravi Lulla, National Manager, Counselling at [email protected], using the subject line: Counsellor - Blacktown (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.