(HEO8) $114,151 - $128,065 per annum plus an employer contribution 17% superannuation.

0.8FTE (29.40 hours per week) part time, continuing position.

This rewarding, continuing position enables you to make an invaluable difference to students’ lives.  If you a registered Psychologist or Social Worker who specialises in supporting members of the community who are at risk, in crisis or distress in complex settings, we want to hear from you.

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.

The Student Experience branch is responsible for providing services that deliver an excellent student experience. This includes administrative and support services to students as well as service to, and partnership with, academic staff in the development of a high-quality, engaging and relevant learning environment.

Working under broad direction, the Student Counsellor, Complex Cases will be first point of contact for students, or staff supporting students, who are at risk, in crisis or distress. The role will assist in the development and action of strategic mental health projects and provide resources to the University to assist in supporting student mental health.  The Student Counsellor, Complex Cases has a key role in prioritising student contact within the Counselling Service.

To be successful you will need:

• High level experience working in the Mental Health Sector supporting individuals with mental health conditions, particularly in mental health crisis.
• Experience in assessment and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with people in crisis, with disabilities and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, work independently and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, including the ability to be innovative and creative in providing advice and generating solutions.
• Good knowledge of and relationships with local community mental health services desirable.
• Experience in developing and delivering mental health promotion resources, activities and programs to a range of target groups 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.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Post Graduate tertiary qualifications (Masters level or equivalent), coupled with extensive work experience.
• Eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia through AHPRA, and/or the Australian Association of Social Work.

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:

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

You’ll find a find position description below.

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. 

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