In-Demand Complex needs specialist practitioner Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Counsellor
Deakin University —Burwood VIC
- $123,554 - $141,459 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- University
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
8d
Experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner - Flexible Role full-time or part-time - Melbourne North
Kameleon Group —Melbourne VIC
- $85,000 - $111,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Referral program
Quick Apply
7d
Nurse Practitioner
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Education
11d
Practitioner
Anglicare Victoria —City of Bayside VIC
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
5h
Psychologist - Student Support Services
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
6d
Community Mental Health Clinician (RPN) | CCT
St Vincent's Health Australia —Melbourne VIC
- $107,546 - $119,438 a year
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Communication skills
- Free parking
11d
Classroom Teacher
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
8d
Nurse Practitioner
Western Health —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Education
11d
2027 Anatomical Pathology Registrar
Monash Health —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Medicine
Medical Doctor / Licensed Physician (Australia)
Modern Menopause —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Remote
- Management
- Clinic
- EMR systems
Quick Apply
Senior Finance Officer
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
8d
Implementation Specialist - Karbon Expert (Contract)
Karbon —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Remote
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
14d
Senior Partner Solutions Architect, SAP Innovation GTM, APJ, AWS Partner Field APJ
Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd - D81 —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- AWS
- AI
4d
Security Solution Architect
Avant —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Azure
Senior Data Architect
Accenture —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Azure
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- On-the-job training
- Parental leave
AWS Amazon Connect Engineer
Accenture —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- AWS
- Scripting
- AI
Medical Management Team Manager
DXC Technology —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $134,498 - $137,696 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
8d
Mental Health Practitioner Fixed Term
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
7d
Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $137,696 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Annual leave
8d

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Counsellor

Deakin University -
Burwood VIC

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Job Details

Part-time
$123,554 - $141,459 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee discount

Qualifications

Social work
Incident response

Full Job Description

Job no: 588287
Work type: Part-time
Location: Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Student Services

Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
Part -time (0.80 FTE) and continuing
HEW 8 $123,554 - $141,459 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the Role

The Counsellor delivers evidence-based assessment, consultation, referral, and short-term therapeutic interventions to support students' mental health, wellbeing, and academic success. The role fosters student wellbeing through prevention and early intervention strategies, promotes mental health literacy across the University community, and works to reduce the impact of mental health challenges on students' learning, engagement, and participation.

As a Counsellor, you will:

Lead initiatives and drive continuous improvement in service delivery, processes, and practices.
Deliver evidence-based mental health assessments, referrals, and short-term therapeutic interventions to support student wellbeing.
Assess and manage a broad range of student mental health concerns, including acute, complex, and high-risk presentations.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in compliance with legislative, University, and professional standards.
Provide specialist mental health advice, consultation, and support to students, staff, and key stakeholders.

To be successful, you’ll have:

Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience or; An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or membership of Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Registration as Mental Health Social Worker
Professional approved training and experience in initial critical incident response
Knowledge of higher education context and the range of issues faced by a diverse student population (e.g. first-in families, transition, cultural, pressures of tertiary study)
An accredited facilitator of Mental Health First Aid training (desirable)

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nicole Pluim (Senior Manager, Student Psychological Programs and Services) on [email protected]

Applications for this position close on 13 September 2026

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 31 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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