SAE University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, delivers hands‐on, industry‐led higher education courses in Animation, Audio, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games & Music.
With 52 campuses globally and 6 across Australia, SAE is part of a global creative media network, challenging and encouraging people to fulfil their creative potential, with a strategic vision to be the world's leading educator for the creative industries.
Job Description
The Student Counsellor plays a pivotal role in delivering high‐quality professional counselling services to SAE students, supporting them to fully realise their personal and academic goals. The role contributes to a range of support and development activities aimed at strengthening the SAE community and provides consultation to campus staff. The Student Counsellor works individually, under the clinical supervision of the National Manager of Counselling and Wellbeing, with autonomy in prioritising and completing tasks. This involves working cooperatively in both clinical and campus team environments, and a capacity to balance outreach programs with the provision of individual counselling services within a part‐time role. The role can work from the Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne SAE campus.
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Social Work, Psychology or Counselling, and current membership of the appropriate professional association:
* Demonstrated proficiency and efficacy in counselling clients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds with a broad range of issues, including complex and high‐risk presentations.
* Proven high level of competence in responding to urgent mental health presentations, triage, case management and liaison/advice regarding appropriate mental health first aid.
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, ethical and practice requirements e.g. confidentiality, privacy, anti‐discrimination, mandatory reporting.
* Demonstrated capability to facilitate appropriate and effective referrals as needed.
* Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate groups and/or training and development workshops, particularly with an outreach focus.
Additional Information
At SAE our employee perks and benefits include:
* Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
* Flexible working arrangements
* Salary packaging and novated leasing
* 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
* Health & well‐being packages including free counselling and well‐being specialist support for employees and family members
* Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
* Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities
Diversity Equity and Inclusion: SAE University College, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive.
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