Wellbeing Counsellor | Brisbane CBD

We are currently seeking to employ a qualified counsellor to work at James Cook University in the Brisbane Campus on a part time basis, equivalent of 2.5 days a week.  James Cook University Brisbane (JCUB) is a campus of James Cook University operated in partnership with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd. The Queen Street Campus offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of business disciplines to international full fee paying students from a range of home countries. As a Wellbeing Counsellor you must be motivated, proactive, open and accessible individual who can pursue outcomes for students.  This role will require you to be adaptable and be able to manage shifting work priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced counsellor to implement individualised support to our students.    Your role as a Wellbeing Counsellor will include:

• Working primarily with international students, supporting them during their study abroad. 
• Provide support to students while working in collaboration with Student Learning Support, Academic and Administrative teams. 
• providing one-on-one support to students at James Cook University Brisbane

 To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in Counselling, with Australian professional registration 
• Previous experience in a professional one-on-one counselling role.
• A desire and capacity to work with clients with English as a second language  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, particularly students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
• Initiative, problem solving skills and energy 

We embrace the diversity of our people and flexible working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve.  Want to know more about us? Visit www.jcub.edu.au You will be required to complete a police check should you be successful in being appointed to our organisation.  To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.