Student Wellbeing Advisor (College Row)
The University of Western Australia Crawley, Perth, Australia- Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024
- Crawley, Perth, Australia
- Base salary range: $91,833– $97,052 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
- Work closely with College Row and across Student Life
- Provide specialist support to students
- Support the academic, social, cultural and wellbeing of 2500 students
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Current registration with an associated professional organisation such as Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); or ACA (Australian Counselling Association).
- Demonstrated relevant experience working with and responding to disclosures of sexual assault/harassment, and interpersonal violence at an appropriate level.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health support including suicide crisis and risk assessment and intervention.
- A current National Police Clearance Certificate & Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Student Wellbeing Advisor (College Row) - 518079
Job no: 518079
Work type: full time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Student Administration / Support Services
Benefits:
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
About the area:
The Directorate of Student Life sits within the Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Experience. Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.
The division of Student Wellbeing and Engagement facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The Wellbeing team is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework focusing on opportunities for early intervention and timely access to low barrier services. Student Wellbeing and Engagement has five broad areas of Complex Case Management, Counselling and Psychological services; early intervention services and cohort initiatives in Student Wellbeing; Student Engagement through Grand Challenges and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience; and primary prevention initiatives and clinical response to gender-based violence through the Respectful and Safer Communities team.
About the opportunity:
- Work closely with College Row and across Student Life
- Provide specialist support to students
- Support the academic, social, cultural and wellbeing of 2500 students
About you:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Current registration with an associated professional organisation such as Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); or ACA (Australian Counselling Association).
- Demonstrated relevant experience working with and responding to disclosures of sexual assault/harassment, and interpersonal violence at an appropriate level.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health support including suicide crisis and risk assessment and intervention.
- Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate & Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: Position Description - Student Wellbeing Advisor (College Row) - 518079.docx
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact: Sally Stott at sally.stott@uwa.edu.au
How to apply: Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 20 September 2024
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University: The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity: UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 06 Sep 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Sep 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time