(HEO4) $73,961 - $81,067 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

0.4FTE part time position (14.7 hours per week), available until 30/06/2026.

If you are passionate about making a genuine positive impact to student’s lives and have experience working to support large teams from an administrational and operational perspective, we want to hear from you.

Working under general direction, the Administrative Officer (Counselling) will be responsible for provision of day-to-day administrative operations and reception for the Counselling Service and provide information to assist students and others accessing the Counselling Service. The position works closely with the Student Life services

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement (DASE) partners with students, staff and the broader community to deliver an outstanding student experience. At the heart of the student experience are transformational opportunities in learning and teaching.

Student Life deliver efficient and responsive student services that contribute to the overall student experience. Student Life is responsible for consistent enquiry management and non-academic support and advice throughout the student lifecycle in relation to wellbeing, accommodation, grievances and complaints and specialised international student services.  The Student Life unit includes Ask Adelaide, International Student Support, Student Wellbeing and Access, Student Affairs and Accommodation Service.  

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience communicating, both verbally and in writing, in a succinct, professional and responsive manner to deliver client centric results.
• Demonstrated experience in customer relations maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level administrative tasks including excellent organisational, and time management skills
• Experience in the utilisation of a range of PC based hardware and software applications, including competency across the full Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with people with disabilities, from non-English-speaking backgrounds or displaying challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a University environment is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as outlined in the position description.

Applications close 11:55pm, 24 October 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

You'll find a full position description below.

Nikki Kelly
Manager, Counselling Support
E: nikki.kelly@adelaide.edu.au

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

#LI-DNI
#S-DNI

Download the Position Description Apply now