About The Team

Our dedicated and highly qualified academic and professional staff are committed to excellence in teaching and research. When you join us, you become part of a vibrant community that spans the schools of Allied Health, Education, Nursing and Psychology. Our team collaborates to innovate and inspire, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

At Caladenia, our team of counsellors and creative arts therapists is devoted to supporting individuals, couples and families. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.

Your New Role!

We are seeking a dynamic individual to manage the operational aspects of Caladenia Counselling and Creative Arts Therapies clinics.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Coordinate student placements and internal rosters.
  
• Manage client bookings and clinic resources to ensure an exceptional learning experience.
  
• Facilitate external placements by collaborating with community agencies, negotiating terms and conducting site visits.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
  
• Oversee clinic policies, finances and administrative functions, ensuring regulatory compliance.

With a focus on efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and student support, you will be essential to the seamless operation of our clinical placements and services.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Part time (15 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $95K - $105K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase!
  
• Flexible work arrangements
  
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
  
• Indigenous Language Allowance
  
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
  

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
  
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Ability to manage the clinics (Caladenia Counselling and Caladenia Creative Arts Therapies) administrative requirements
  
• Experience in coordinating disciplines clinical placements (Counselling and creative arts therapies) for students, including networking, negotiating and problem solving.
  
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and cope with competing demands
  
• Computing skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Gaston Antezana, Discipline Lead for Counselling and quote JR103907 as the reference.

Applications Close on 17 June 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.