(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Multiple fulltime fixed term roles available, with end dates ranging from end of December 2025 & end of July 2026.

Are you a registered Psychologist or Social Worker who has a passion for supporting students in an education environment? We have multiple Triage and Assessment Advisor opportunities available which have recently become available, so we want to hear from you.

Working under broad direction and exercising autonomy, the Triage and Assessment Advisor will be the first point of contact for students, or staff supporting students, who are at risk, in crisis or distress. In addition, the Triage and Assessment Advisor has a key role in prioritising student contact within Counselling Support.

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement (DASE) partners with students, staff and the broader community to deliver an outstanding student experience. At the heart of the student experience are transformational opportunities in learning and teaching.

The Student Experience branch is responsible for providing services that deliver an excellent student experience. This includes administrative and support services to students as well as service to, and partnership with, academic staff in the development of a high-quality, engaging and relevant learning environment.

To be successful you will need:

• Extensive demonstrated experience working in the Mental Health sector supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
• Experience in providing intake and assessment, including triage using appropriate risk assessment tools.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills and knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to demonstrate empathy and concern for others, effectively communicating with distressed people and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to both take direction and work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong and demonstrated skill in prioritizing work in a pressured environment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia through AHPRA, and/or the Australian Association of Social Work.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as outlined in the position description.

Applications close 11:55pm, 15 June 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Nikki Kelly
Manager, Counselling Service
E: nikki.kelly@adelaide.edu.au

You’ll find a full Position Description below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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