Counsellor (Gender-based Violence)

Job Description

Counsellor (Gender-based Violence) Apply locations: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country Time type: Part time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job requisition id: JR0000012511 Position Details Fixed Term until 31 December 2025 | Part Time at 0.6 FTE Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $110,581- $122,420 pro-rata + 17% Super Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description How this position will Make a Difference: Health, Counselling and Disability Services at Flinders University provide a range of health and wellbeing supports to help students succeed. Flinders University is now seeking a passionate Counsellor to provide specialist counselling and support services to students who have experienced gender-based violence. Working in a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will act as a subject matter expert on gender-based violence. Additionally, you will: Offer counselling, case management, and connect students with relevant support services. Advise university staff on gender-based violence prevention and response and deliver group training programs and activities on supporting student wellbeing and safety. Conduct intake assessments, provide crisis intervention, and deliver solution-focused interventions to support students in immediate need. About You You are a registered Psychologist with the Psychological Board of Australia or a Social Worker eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers, with postgraduate experience and a strong background in providing specialist counselling services related to gender-based violence. You have expertise in sexual violence prevention and response, as well as experience in developing and delivering group programs. With high-level communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, you can effectively liaise with students and staff in a sensitive and empathetic manner. You are adept at managing complex situations and you have a strong understanding of the factors affecting student wellbeing in higher education, ensuring that your approach is always respectful and solution-focused. Prescribed Conditions for Employment In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy. Life at Flinders At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity. Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide Pregnancy Support including antenatal leave, maternity leave for continuing and fixed-term employees and returning from leave support. Accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding friendly workplace + on-campus childcare. Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services available How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities on page two of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Amanda Coldwell. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 27 Jan 2025 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless. #J-18808-Ljbffr