Manager, Student Wellbeing

Manager, Student Wellbeing

Job no: 518438

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 Student Wellbeing and Engagement division plays a key role within UWA’s Student Life Directorate, contributing to a high-quality student experience through comprehensive and integrated services. This team is responsible for delivering the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework, focusing on early intervention and low-barrier access to support services. The division's work spans complex case management, counselling, early intervention initiatives, student engagement, and primary prevention efforts, including responses to gender-based violence via the Safe and Respectful Communities team.

About the opportunity:

• Lead the implementation of a university-wide mental health and wellbeing framework.
• Develop and execute primary prevention and early intervention programs to proactively manage and support student mental health and wellbeing.
• Oversee services that maximise student engagement, success and wellbeing.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Current registration with a relevant professional body, such as AASW, AHPRA, PACFA, or ACA.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing high-performance teams and fostering a positive, student-focused culture.
• Significant experience working with complex case, including responding to disclosures of sexual abuse, family/domestic violence, child safety, and other critical incidents requiring sound decision-making.
• Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: Manager, Student Wellbeing (518438).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fiona McAuliffe, Associate Director, Student Wellbeing and Engagement, at fiona.mcauliffe@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 Wednesday, 6 November 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.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2024 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 06 Nov 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time