Psychologist (Student Wellbeing)

PRIMARY DETAIL

Annual base salary pro-rata $126,306 (HEW Level 8) per annum plus 17% superannuation

Parental leave cover, Part-time (3 days/week) fixed term contract until end of September 2027

Based onsite Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Are you a skilled psychologist who finds purpose in helping students flourish? At Macquarie University, our Student Wellbeing team is dedicated to helping every student access the care they need to thrive academically and personally. We are looking for an experienced clinician to deliver high-quality psychological services and provide expert guidance in assessment, intervention, and clinical care coordination.

In this pivotal role, you will help enhance student wellbeing through evidence-based practice, including thorough risk assessment and management, while helping to ensure continuity of care across services and providers. You will help advocate for student needs within the University and help enable equitable access to appropriate care. Through service coordination and partnership with internal and external stakeholders, you will help enrich integrated mental health and wellbeing support across our campus community. If you are passionate about clinical excellence and student-centred care, we would welcome your application.

About the Role

Reporting within the Student Wellbeing team, you will coordinate and provide the delivery of counselling and evidence-based psychological services. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of appropriate, evidence-based clinical interventions for students, informed by assessments and care planning recommendations.

Helping ensure adherence to clinical procedures and protocols related to counselling and psychological services.

Partnering with different areas of the University and key stakeholders, such as student accommodation providers, to develop education and training, provide guidance on supporting students' wellbeing needs through learning activities and curriculum, and help embed wellbeing support within systems and processes.

Identifying, developing and coordinating improvements to protocols for clinical service delivery within a stepped-care framework.

Providing high-level guidance to individuals and groups on mental health issues, diagnosis, clinical therapies and interventions, or gender-based violence.

Identifying the need for, and referring clients to, other relevant internal or external allied health or community services, and at times coordinating referral of students to appropriate external providers (such as local mental health services and emergency services).

Providing expert guidance to key stakeholders to implement case management plans and interventions, and managing complex cases involving perceived risk to self or others.

Identifying, evaluating, escalating and reporting on potential clinical risks.

Participating in peer supervision and contributing to clinical case discussions to help strengthen psychological practice across the team.

Partnering with and advising other Student Wellbeing staff on escalated and/or complex cases.

About Us

Macquarie University is a vibrant, innovative institution committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Dean of Students) team sits within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio and is dedicated to ensuring students are well-supported throughout their university journey.

About You

You are an experienced psychologist who combines clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing. You bring sound judgement to complex cases, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, and are motivated by evidence-based, person-centred care.

Selection Criteria

Current and full registration with AHPRA to practice as a psychologist.

5+ years post-qualifications clinical experience.

Demonstrated expertise in conducting psychosocial assessments and providing short-term counselling using evidence-based interventions, including trauma-informed care.

Proven capability to assess risk and conduct safety planning, including risk of harm to self and others, domestic/relationship abuse, and gender-based violence.

Knowledge of the range of issues impacting on tertiary education students’ wellbeing and engagement with studies.

Expertise in developing and implementing support strategies and programs for students.

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, formulate solutions, communicate key finding to stakeholders and exercise sound judgement.

Experience providing excellence in clinical care/customer service to clients and stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, together with proven ability to skilfully influence, negotiate and motivate people and develop effective working relationships with senior managers, executive staff, academics, and students.

Please note that this role is based on site on campus.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: 27 July 2026

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Tammy Wang, tammy.wang@mq.edu.au

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional development programs

Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents

Onsite vacation care during school holidays

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre

Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support

Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

Applications Close:

27/07/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.