Posted 04 June, 2026
Student Counsellor
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 760662528
Job Title : Student Counsellor
Pay Scale : Administrative 1
Closing Date : 16-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039187
Post Summary:
The Student Counsellor's main responsibility is the provision of assessments, brief counselling and facilitation of groups and workshops. In addition to this, the post holder will be assigned a specific brief, such as: the development and delivery of the training, supervision, outreach and prevention or groups programmes. The assigned brief can change depending on the evolving needs of the service and with the changing needs of the student body.
As a senior Student Counsellor within the Student Counselling Services (SCS/the Service), they will also assist and deputise for the team Clinical Manager and assist the Senior Management Team in the development of the Service.
Please note that police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for this post.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose this employment is to fill an Administrative 1 (Points 1-3) vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from career break. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€70,942 - €91,774 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Mark Robinson, Clinical Team Manager, E: [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at E:[email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Pay Scale : Administrative 1
Closing Date : 16-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039187
Post Summary:
The Student Counsellor's main responsibility is the provision of assessments, brief counselling and facilitation of groups and workshops. In addition to this, the post holder will be assigned a specific brief, such as: the development and delivery of the training, supervision, outreach and prevention or groups programmes. The assigned brief can change depending on the evolving needs of the service and with the changing needs of the student body.
As a senior Student Counsellor within the Student Counselling Services (SCS/the Service), they will also assist and deputise for the team Clinical Manager and assist the Senior Management Team in the development of the Service.
Please note that police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for this post.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose this employment is to fill an Administrative 1 (Points 1-3) vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from career break. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€70,942 - €91,774 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
- Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
- Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Mark Robinson, Clinical Team Manager, E: [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at E:[email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
