• Based in the Student Engagement Unit, primarily located at City East Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Salary range: $115,912 - $119,914 per annum (plus up to 17% superannuation)

About the Job

The Student Engagement Unit (SEU) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to support the unit achieve its objectives relating to student mental health and wellbeing. As the Manager: Counselling, you will be a strategic adviser to the Director and Deputy Director on matters relating to the professional, accessible, safe and effective counselling services across the University. Working with key stakeholders, you will lead, plan and evaluate counselling services, policies and related activities.

Managing a team of Counsellors across all metropolitan campuses as well as services for onshore domestic, international, regional and online students, you will lead counselling service delivery to ensure UniSA’s diverse range of student cohorts can utilise a quality and accessible service.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking a leader who will bring significant experience managing counselling/clinical services, with skills in case management and clinical supervision in a brief intervention delivery model. With strong people management skills, you will be well versed in developing, coaching and motivating staff to cultivate a positive team culture.

To be successful, you will have postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and education), as well as eligibility for full membership of either the Australian Psychological Society (APS) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). If you can bring the necessary skills to implement best practice approaches in developing and improving counselling programs and initiatives, apply now!

A University of Enterprise

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is an innovative, outward-looking institution known for its strong and engaged research and its experientially-based teaching and learning that is conducted in close collaboration with business, industry, government and the professions.

In recent years, we have maintained a strong upward trajectory across a number of key indicators and are ranked among the world’s top 50 young institutions. We are committed to international education activities and alumni, graduates who are equipped to meet the demands and expectations of the worldwide workforce, a culturally diverse staff and increasing student mobility.

Benefits on Offer

At UniSA, we seek to enrich people’s lives through the creation and application of knowledge. Our staff love to be a part of an organisational culture that promotes a strong commitment to educating professionals, sharing knowledge, and engaging with our communities. We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%, and we have a family friendly approach to ensure you enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Lodging your Application

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit https://workingatunisa.nga.net.au/. Please refer to the online application form which will indicate which selection criteria you need to address. Please address your cover letter for the role to Chloe Juniper, Senior Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, you can contact the UniSA Recruitment Central Team on +618 8302 1700 or via email to recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number #2295.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Tuesday 10 March 2020

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

How to apply:

Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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