Bilingual Student Counsellor Mandarin and English

Bilingual Student Counsellor (Mandarin and English)

Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-46787

• Student Affairs Division

• This is a part time (29 hours per week) continuing position with FTE salary in the range $98,582 - $107,349 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Bring your strong assessment and intervention skills to join a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing student mental health and well-being.

• A unique fast paced opportunity to work with a diverse student population and contribute to a positive and inclusive campus environment at a university ranked in the world's top 50 .

• Based at our St Lucia campus.

The Bilingual Counsellor supports the mental health and wellbeing of enrolled students by delivering high-quality counselling services and facilitating workshops, group sessions, and educational programs. The role also involves developing online resources and implementing prevention and intervention initiatives focused on mental health and wellbeing. Additionally, the Bilingual Counsellor may contribute to the efforts of the Sexual Misconduct Support Unit, providing assistance to members of the UQ community impacted by sexual assault or harassment that may affect their academic progress.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide individual and group counselling, as well as brief therapy interventions, to support student mental health and well-being.

• Respond to crisis situations and provide support to students who have experienced sexual assault or harassment.

• Develop and deliver mental health education programs and workshops.

• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and liaise with university staff on student matters.

• Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, counselling, or a related field.

• Significant experience in providing mental health services, both specialist and generalist counselling.

• Demonstrated expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions and specialist counselling relating to sexual assault / sexual harassment.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver group presentations related to student development, mental health and wellbeing.

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, and a strong understanding of Chinese culture.

• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Knowledge and commitment to maintain currency of developmental theories and evidence-based interventions.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including but not limited to criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section.

• Resume.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kirsty at For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close 2 February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-46787). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week starting 17 February 2025.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

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