Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and cutting-edge university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Role The counselling position is responsible for the provision of a professional counselling service to students and staff and the UTS community regarding a broad range of personal, academic, and psychosocial issues. The counsellor will often be the first point of contact for students who are distressed or behaving in a concerning way.

The counsellor will provide individual, couple and group counselling interventions. The counsellor may need to refer students for specialized treatment.Referrals occasionally needs to be made on an emergency basis due to the level of the client’s distress or concerning behavior.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:

- Assessment and diagnosis of psychosocial, academically related, and mental health problems of presenting clients.
- Providing individual, couple and group counselling using a range of psychotherapeutic skills and interventions consistent with currently accepted best practice.
- Crisis Management
- Maintain confidential clinical notes, case data entry, and any reporting as per work plan targets and registration requirements.
- Undertake client related research, report writing, and case consultation as required for problem formulation and treatment.
- Maintaining consultation and liaison procedures with Faculties; UTS International; other University units; and student representatives.

With examples,



please outline in a separate document how you meet the following four (4) key selection criteria points below:

1. Demonstrates superior skills in assessing complex client presentations, liaising between different areas of the organisation, and organising ongoing care for clients.
2. Demonstrates ability to assess a range of psycho-social problems / disorders and provides appropriate and effective interventions using effective counselling approaches.
3. Experience in managing risk and crisis situations.
4. Registration as a Psychologist or a Mental Health Social Worker in NSW.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and communicate with diverse communities, specifically individuals from Arabic, Indian, Bangladeshi, or Nepalese cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with an understanding of culturally responsive and inclusive service delivery practices.

This position is part time (FTE 0.6), until 31st May 2028.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $122,640 - $139,674 pa (HEW 8) (pro-rata)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

We have a fixed-term role (3-days per week, 0.6 FTE) available until 31st May 2028.

How to Apply

Registration as a Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker is essential

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.



Here you can download:

- full details of the application process;
- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC343047 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd August 2026, at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.

We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

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