Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12\uA

Discounts on courses

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Student Health and Wellbeing team. The role delivers prevention, education and short-term counselling for students facing mental health or psychosocial concerns.

You will assess risk, coordinate care, and work with staff to enhance wellbeing, safety planning and early intervention across campus. A relevant degree and current registration are essential, with strong communication and collaboration

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in mental health or wellbeing.
• Current registration with a professional body.
• Experience delivering evidence-based brief therapies and solution-focused counselling.
• Experience responding to disclosures of harm and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed prevention activities, wellbeing education and training, plus brief counselling tailored to student needs.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and coordinate referrals within and outside the university.
• Build staff and student capability through targeted wellbeing initiatives and training.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, service evaluation and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience in mental health or wellbeing

Current registration with a professional body (AASW / PACFA / ACA)

Job description

Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

• The University of Western Australia
• Australia, WA
• Oct 5, 2026

Student Services

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Make a meaningful impact on student mental health, safety and academic success through prevention, early intervention and responsive support.
• Join a collaborative wellbeing team delivering evidence-informed counselling, education and capacity-building initiatives.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $99,040 – $104,669 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Student Life and Community supports UWA’s commitment to delivering a world-class, inclusive and student-centred experience. Working across the student lifecycle, the Directorate provides integrated services and initiatives that promote participation, belonging, safety, health, wellbeing, accessibility and positive engagement with university life.

Within this Directorate, Student Health and Wellbeing delivers an integrated continuum of prevention, early intervention, therapeutic support and recovery services. The team leads mental health and wellbeing initiatives, low-barrier student support, primary prevention education, and trauma-informed responses for students affected by gender-based violence and other harmful behaviours.

About the opportunity

• Deliver evidence-informed prevention activities, wellbeing education and training, together with brief, solution-focused counselling and specialist support for students experiencing mental health, psychosocial or safety concerns.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop collaborative safety plans, and facilitate coordinated case management and referrals across University and external services.
• Build the capability of staff and student communities through specialist advice, training and wellbeing initiatives, while contributing to clinical supervision, service evaluation, record keeping and continuous improvement.

About you

• A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Current registration or membership with a relevant professional body, such as the Australian Association of Social Workers, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, or Australian Counselling Association.
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based brief therapeutic interventions and solution-focused counselling for people experiencing mental health, wellbeing or psychosocial concerns.
• Experience responding to disclosures of harm and gender-based violence, including family and domestic violence, together with demonstrated capability in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment and safety planning.
• Strong communication, consultation and organisational skills, with experience delivering community education, training or wellbeing programs and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, and WA Working with Children Check, will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 19 th October

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

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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.