• Support students in development of social living skills and resilience
• Work across teams and services, triaging and responding in a dynamic environment
• Use clinical and outreach skills towards effective crisis management and rapid response

Be challenged and imagine with us

The University of Newcastle’s Student Living Support Team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Student Living Health and Wellbeing Coordinator. The Student Living Support Team is responsible for providing a positive and vibrant on-campus residential community to foster academic, social and personal growth of residential students.

As the Student Living Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing high quality clinical support to the business of Student Living, ensuring timely and effective welfare support and services to University of Newcastle Student Living residents. You will work closely with students to promote their overall wellbeing and personal development, providing support and care on matters affecting both academic performance, as well as living out of home and personal well-being.

This Fixed Term position is full time until June 2024 at a HEW8 Higher Education Level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

You will inspire us with your ability to work autonomously to manage a diverse caseload, use sound judgement and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

About the Unit

The domain of Student Experience and Administration offers holistic approach to the student experience. Staff in this domain work to connect students to the support and services they need through a streamlined approach to administrative processes and a range of student engagement initiatives.

The Student Wellbeing unit is tasked with ensuring that students have access to an integrated and coordinated program of support and risk management for non-academic matters. The focus of this unit is on providing health, wellbeing, and mental health services and support for students, along with support for AccessAbility and Equity initiatives to help students navigate a smooth and successful journey through their studies

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• The remuneration for this position is from $102,667 - $119,778 p.a. +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below

1. Effective process to triage and prioritise high volume and variety of requests/demands
2. Relevant training and substantial experience in evidence-based crisis management or demonstrated high level clinical skills and experience in dealing effectively with people in crisis
3. Extensive experience in youth mental health including comprehensive assessment and knowledge of referral pathways.
4. Demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team environment, with the ability to build relationships and engage in effective teamwork.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 2 pages (approximately 1,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Olley, Senior Manager, Counselling and Psychological Services on (02) 4921 6622 or via email Jacqueline.Olley@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Tuesday 20th June 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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