Counsellor

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Counselling & Wellbeing offers students, and staff, a range of support services including counselling, chaplaincy, disability and accessibility, student safety and health services. These services are voluntary, confidential, and professional, and reflect the diversity of our shared learning community. Counselling & Wellbeing also provides advice to senior officers on matters relating to student safety and wellbeing.

The multi-disciplinary  Counselling & Wellbeing team are an open and welcoming group, passionate about supporting and enhancing Griffith University and its students.

In this professional role, use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change, here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Provide professional counselling in response to personal concerns affecting student study and life.
• In this short term, solution focused support, assist students to get back on track so have the best chance of success in both their personal and academic life.
• Liaise with other staff and stakeholders within the team and department, as well as across the wider University.
• Become involved in a range of initiatives, including workshops and campaigns.
• You will be engaging with students face to face or by telehealth - video or by phone and will have the use of a university vehicle to travel between campuses.

The benefit of working in tertiary education is that is a positive environment where students are constructively working towards their goals and future.  Your support will enhance their journey.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated, high standard of competency in counselling service delivery (not necessarily with students),
• Significant postgraduate experience in individual counselling, and
• The ability to work effectively with a high degree of self-direction (management) in an autonomous work setting with minimal day-to-day supervision.

If your background is with working for not for profit / government environments, this role would be ideal for you.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at Griffith University Logan. There is an option to work from home 2 days per week. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW 8 range $117,579- $132,273 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree or equivalent in Counselling, Social Work or other relevant area.
• Registered as a Psychologist (AHPRA); or
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Social Worker (AASW) – (Mental Health Accreditation (AMHSW) is highly valued); or
• Registered as a Counsellor (ACA Level 3 or 4).

A Blue Card, Queensland’s working with children check, is required for this position if the occupant is not a registered health practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency . If you don’t currently hold a Blue Card, you must be open to obtain one before commencing in the position.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Job Description and relevant Qualifications as outlined in the job advertisement.
• You may review the Position Description for additional information.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Russell Campbell, Head, Counselling and Wellbeing, Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing via email: [email protected]

For application support contact Kate Watson, Talent Acquisition Partner via email: [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.