Director, Student Support and Wellbeing Services
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43559
Department: Student Support Services, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Position Type: Full-time, fixed-term position for up to five years
Location: Based at vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
The Director, Student Support and Wellbeing Services will lead UQ’s approach to enhance the student experience, promote academic development, and effectively respond to situations that adversely affect students.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership on a range of services focused on community engagement, primary prevention, diversity, disability and inclusion, professional counselling, and mental health response services. Your guidance will ensure students thrive both academically and personally throughout their time at UQ.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
About You
You have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, including the relevant legislative frameworks and the latest practices in student support and wellbeing. A visionary leader with proven leadership and management skills, capable of providing organisation-wide leadership and fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity. You have a proven track record of driving institutional change and innovation, contributing to planning and policy development, and successfully handling sensitive issues with discretion. Additionally, you are skilled in building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and adopting a collaborative approach to working with others.
Enquiries
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion or would like to obtain the full information pack, please contact Shiann Fait via talent@uq.edu.au.
Want to Apply?
When you’re ready to submit an application, we ask you please create a profile via our careers website and upload the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Other Information
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including a criminal check and education check.
Relocating from interstate? We will support you with the relocation process. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Sunday, 3 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-43559).
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