Counsellor

Fixed until 29th September 2027, Part Time Appointment | 0.4FTE

Professional Employee Level 7 | Annual salary $96,559 – $105,992 pa (pro rata) + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave.

Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Contribute to Charles Darwin University’s free and confidential short-term individual counselling sessions available to all students experiencing personal, family, mental health, or wellbeing concerns that are affecting their study.

About the Position

As the Counsellor, you will be responsible for providing counselling services on Casuarina campus with potential outreach to Danala CBD campus, and support triage and intake processes. The Counsellor will also contribute to, develop, and deliver wellbeing-based projects, sessions, and activities at the Casuarina and Danala CBD campus in Darwin.

This is a maternity leave backfill position available to commence immediately and concluding September 29th, 2027.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- Completion of a relevant degree (for example: Psychology, Social Work, Counselling) with registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant Professional Association, and a commitment to maintain Professional Association membership, professional knowledge, and standards of practice.
- Extensive counselling experience relevant to tertiary students within a cross-cultural higher education workplace, using in-person, telephone and online modalities.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work independently and as a member of a small team.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver wellbeing activities which support student wellbeing, inclusion and sense of engagement with the University.
- Demonstrated commitment to upholding high professional standards, including safeguarding client privacy and confidentiality and maintaining professional case notes, files and practices in accordance with industry standards and Professional Association guidelines.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a professional and ethical manner, ensuring decision-making is consistent with relevant legislation, University policies and relevant Professional Association Code of Ethics and/or Guidelines.
- Ability to maintain working knowledge of issues in the higher education sector,



especially in student safety and wellbeing and available supports that underpin the team’s activities and enhance the student experience.
- Proficiency in using a diverse range of computer software, including office management packages, and client management systems.
- Commitment to the University’s values.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $96,559 - $105,992 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $112,974 - $124,010 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures

While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply is available here.

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What’s in it for you?

- An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
- Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
- Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
- An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
- 17% superannuation
- Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)




- Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
- Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
- Free on-campus parking in designated areas
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Maitlin Waugh via email [email protected]

Do you need support?

CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on [08 8946 6284](tel:08 8946 6284) or [email protected].

Work Health and Safety

CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

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