Senior Student Wellbeing & Triage Advisor

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a 0.6 FTE, 6-month fixed-term role in the Student Wellbeing and Safety team based at Adelaide campus. You will work within the Triage service providing frontline mental health support to students in crisis or distress, with risk assessment and timely referral.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated crisis intervention skills, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team in a university

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high‑level experience working in the mental health sector supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
• Experience in intake and assessment, including triage using appropriate risk assessment tools.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills and knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including empathy with distressed individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong skills in prioritising work in a pressured environment.
• Eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia through AHPRA and/or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or recognised specialist mental health nursing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline mental health triage and assessment to students in crisis or distress.
• Identify immediate needs, manage risk, and connect students with appropriate supports.
• Collaborate with internal and external services to promote student safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Mental health experience

Intake and assessment

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Prioritisation under pressure

AHPRA/AASW eligibility

Education

Eligibility for Psychology Board of Australia registration or AASW registration

Job description

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a 0.6 FTE, 6-month fixed-term role in the Student Wellbeing and Safety team based at Adelaide campus. You will work within the Triage service providing frontline mental health support to students in crisis or distress, with risk assessment and timely referral.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated crisis intervention skills, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team in a university