Psychologist
Location: Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University
Time type: Full time
Posted: 4 Days Ago
End Date: July 28, ****
Job requisition id: R*********
PRIMARY DETAIL
Annual base salary $126,306 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Full-time, continuing role
Based onsite Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Are you a skilled psychologist who finds purpose in helping students flourish. The Student Wellbeing team is dedicated to helping every student access the care they need to thrive academically and personally. We are looking for an experienced clinician to deliver high-quality psychological services and provide expert guidance in assessment, intervention, and clinical care coordination.
In this pivotal role you will help enhance student wellbeing through evidence-based practice, including thorough risk assessment and management, while helping to ensure continuity of care across services and providers. You will advocate for student needs within the University and help enable equitable access to appropriate care. Through service coordination and partnership with internal and external stakeholders you will help enrich integrated mental health and wellbeing support across our campus community. If you are passionate about clinical excellence and student-centred care we would welcome your application.
About the Role
Reporting within the Student Wellbeing team you will coordinate and provide the delivery of counselling and evidence-based psychological services. Your responsibilities will include:
Developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of appropriate, evidence-based clinical interventions for students, informed by assessments and care planning recommendations
Ensuring adherence to clinical procedures and protocols related to counselling and psychological services
Partnering with different areas of the University and key stakeholders, such as student accommodation providers, to develop education and training, provide guidance on supporting students' wellbeing needs through learning activities and curriculum, and help embed wellbeing support within systems and processes
Identifying, developing and coordinating improvements to protocols for clinical service delivery within a stepped-care framework
Providing high-level guidance to individuals and groups on mental health issues, diagnosis, clinical therapies and interventions, or gender-based violence
Identifying the need for, and referring clients to, other relevant internal or external allied health or community services,



and at times coordinating referral of students to appropriate external providers such as local mental health services and emergency services
Providing expert guidance to key stakeholders to implement case management plans and interventions, and managing complex cases involving perceived risk to self or others
Identifying, evaluating, escalating and reporting on potential clinical risks
Participating in peer supervision and contributing to clinical case discussions to help strengthen psychological practice across the team
Partnering with and advising other Student Wellbeing staff on escalated and complex cases
About Us
Macquarie University is a vibrant, cutting-edge institution committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Dean of Students) team sits within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio and is dedicated to ensuring students are well-supported throughout their university journey.
About You
You are an experienced psychologist who combines clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing. You bring sound judgement to complex cases, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, and are motivated by evidence-based, person-centred care.
Selection Criteria
Current and full registration with AHPRA to practice as a psychologist
Five plus years post-qualifications clinical experience
Demonstrated expertise in conducting psychosocial assessments and providing short-term counselling using evidence-based interventions, including trauma-informed care
Proven capability to manage complex case presentation, including assessing risk and conducting safety planning, including risk of harm to self and others, domestic or relationship abuse, and gender-based violence
Knowledge of the range of issues impacting tertiary education students' wellbeing and engagement with studies
Expertise in developing and implementing support strategies and programs for students
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, formulate solutions, communicate key findings to stakeholders and exercise sound judgement
Experience providing excellence in clinical care and customer service to clients and stakeholders
Excellent communication skills,



together with proven ability to skilfully influence, negotiate and motivate people and develop effective working relationships with senior managers, executive staff, academics, and students
Sound understanding of relevant clinical, ethical, privacy, EEO, and WHS obligations within a healthcare or education setting
Please note that this role is based on site on campus.
Applications Close: 27 July *******:59 PM
Enquiries: Tammy Wang, ******
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
Why Join Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index.
Benefits include:
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport and Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role. Employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks to the satisfaction of the University.
A Place Where You Belong
Macquarie believes diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.
Flexible Work
Macquarie provides flexibility in when, where and how work is done to support staff to manage personal commitments while optimising work performance and contributions to the University.
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