Job Description

• Opportunity to contribute to a leading university’s integrated mental health and wellbeing framework, supporting students across their full academic journey.
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on professional development, best practice, and student-centred care.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Life and Community sits within the Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education and Student Experience). Student Life and Community plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.

The Directorate has five core divisions, Student Engagement and Belonging, Student Conduct and Resolution Centre, UWA Sport, Student Equity and Accessibility, and Student Health and Wellbeing. The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation. The Directorate is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio.

The division of Student Health and Wellbeing facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The division is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and the UWA Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Communities Framework. Student Health and Wellbeing has five broad areas - tertiary prevention through Complex Case Support; The Living Room, Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (including the Psychology Team); Medical Centre; and prevention programs and training.

About the opportunity

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment, counselling and interventions to support student mental health and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Student Health and Wellbeing team to provide integrated, student-centred care.
• Contribute to a proactive, university-wide approach to mental health aligned with UWA’s Wellbeing and Student Experience frameworks.

About you

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and substantial experience delivering counselling and psychological services.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, safety planning, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse student populations.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage caseloads, maintain accurate clinical records and meet service timelines.
• Collaborative practitioner who works effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contributes to continuous service improvement.

Note Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

• A current National Police Clearance,
• Working with Children Check

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Anita Fourie at anita.fourie@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 17th June 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.