Counsellor

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 heres how youll 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 youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll 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 $117579- $132273 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137567 - $154759 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 Queenslands 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 dont 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 weve 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 were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 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 Griffiths 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: 

For application support contact Kate Watson Talent Acquisition Partner via email:

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time