• Counselling team (SWSS)

• Join a purpose‑driven team and make a genuine impact on student wellbeing

• Full-time, fixed-term position until August 2027 with Base salary in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

About This Opportunity  

Join UQ as a Principal Student Counsellor (Gender Based Violence) within a dedicated student services team delivering high-impact counselling, wellbeing, and advisory support. This parental leave backfill presents a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference, providing advanced, evidence-based care for students with complex, sensitive, or high-risk needs.

You’ll also contribute to programs and service improvement, working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment to support student wellbeing, safety, and engagement across UQ

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Provide expert counselling and wellbeing support for complex cases

• Offer specialist support to students who have experienced gender-based violence

• Deliver impactful programs that enhance student wellbeing

• Provide trusted advice on mental health, safety and equity matters

• Drive service improvement through insights, data and best practice

About You   

• Relevant degree with 4+ years’ experience or equivalent combination

• Demonstrated experience in delivering specialist counselling to survivors of gender-based violence

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships

• Ability to manage complex, sensitive and high-risk matters autonomously

• Sound judgement with strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills

• Experience interpreting policy, legislation and professional standards

• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent written communication and reporting capability

• Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sheldon Pace on [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Other Information  

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Monday 20th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66460).