Job Reference: 1489453
Curtin University is seeking a motivated and early-career
Counsellor (Registrar) to join our Psychological and Counselling Services (PACS) team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary university environment while working towards registrar requirements under approved supervision.
About the Role:
Based at our Bentley campus, you will provide high-quality psychological services to a diverse student population. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you will deliver individual and group counselling, contribute to outreach initiatives, and support student wellbeing across the university community.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of presentations and the opportunity to build expertise in short-term, evidence-based interventions within a higher education setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT, systemic and trauma-informed approaches)
- Conduct intake, risk assessments, triage, and case management
- Deliver counselling via individual, group, couples, and telehealth formats
- Monitor and evaluate client progress
- Consult and collaborate with academic staff and key stakeholders
- Facilitate referrals to external services where appropriate
- Contribute to psychoeducational workshops, outreach, and wellbeing programs
- Participate in research and continuous professional development
Selection Criteria:
You are a developing clinician with a strong interest in student mental health and a commitment to evidence-based practice. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident engaging with diverse populations.
To be successful, you will have:
- Eligibility for registration as a clinical or counselling psychologist in Australia or equivalent professional status in a related discipline consistent with International Association of Counselling Services (Inc) guidelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of short-term intervention approaches
- Experience or capability in psychological assessment and counselling delivery
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the needs of a culturally diverse student population
Role Requirements
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
- This is a part-time (0.6FTE) role, with flexibility on working days which will be discussed during the interview process, if progressed
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
We support our students at a range of levels, from answering their questions about navigating the campus and settling into university life, to providing them with counselling, resources and advice during crises and other stressful situations.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This fixed-term, part-time role attracts a salary package of $106,094 - $113,913 (G07) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
- Structured supervision with a Psychology Board-approved supervisor
- Opportunities for professional development and registrar progression
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above)
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), 14 July 2026
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 