Background: 

The Fiji National University Counsellors will provide counselling services to FNU Students, staff and Faculty on various issues related to emotional and cultural adjustment, crisis management, stress, interpersonal conflict and personal development. The Associate Counsellor will be responsible for promoting the personal development of students and proactive in dealing with personal issues that may impact their studies. The Associate Counsellor will provide various support services for students by helping them adjust better to the demands of University life and successfully accomplish their academic goals.

The Counsellor will be required to maintain complete records of counselling provided, provide monthly reports to the Registrar, attend training & meetings and provide training and consultation to staff and students. The Counsellor would be required to participate in the relevant academic committee for semester review of students at risk and perform other related tasks that are a part of the student services academic support.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

• At least two years’ experience of relevant work experience will be an added advantage.

Salary: FJD24,560 plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.