Jobs and Careers

• Provide evidence‑based counselling to students
• Support and promote wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing, part time role (0.6FTE), based in Launceston

About the opportunity

A University of Tasmania Student Counsellor will deliver face-to-face and telehealth counselling sessions and contribute to the broader wellbeing initiative within the University community, as part of the Student Equity and Success team.

The Student Equity and Success area of the Academic Division provides a holistic and integrated approach to the provision of services and resources designed to support students’ academic and personal development. At the core of this theme is a commitment to increase higher education participation and to promote student transition, engagement with and equitable access to learning, and ultimately their retention, wellbeing and success.

What you’ll do:

• Provide therapeutic, evidence-based counselling and support to students.
• Utilise a range of screening and assessment tools to improve student safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Liaise with Case Coordination, Intake and professional staff to ensure students are appropriately supported. 
• Participate in ongoing professional clinical supervision and professional development.
• Support and promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Interpret and apply University policies and procedures to support student engagement and success.

 What we’re looking for:

• Post qualification counselling experience working in mental health or related fields. 
• Demonstrated knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to maintain up to date appropriate student case notes.
• Understanding of relevant legal, ethical mandatory reporting obligations.
• Ability to maintain documentation to a professional, ethical and legal standards. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling and eligibility for membership with the Australian Psychology Society, the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. 

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Julie Homer, Head of Student Safety and Wellbeing, at julie.homer@utas.edu.au or on 03 6226 1388.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502941 - Student Counsellor.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 26 April 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.