Residential Wellbeing Officer
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hour week)
- Duration: Fixed Term role – 2 Years
- Remuneration: $100,331 – $108,588 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- Location: Kensington NSW
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Residential Wellbeing Officer is a key position in the UNSW Colleges, within the Education Pillar of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience (PVCESE).
The role will work in partnership with the Head of Colleges and Deans to enhance student wellbeing and provide targeted education and training programs in wellbeing and mental health (including gendered violence). The Residential Wellbeing Officer will be a first responder in providing support and reporting events/issues in accommodation, and act as a point of referral to campus and external specialist support. They will also be responsible for running workshops and creating opportunities for stakeholders to learn and build skills.
The role will also actively support the development of college policies and procedures taking into account the needs of all resident students within the colleges and other accommodation.
Who You Are:
• Relevant qualifications and experience related to educational programs and initiatives.
• Experience in secondary or tertiary education, health promotion, wellbeing, social work and/or psychology would be highly regarded.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and establish and maintain high standards of wellbeing and behaviour.
• A confident presenter and facilitator who can run workshops and create skills building opportunities for a range of stakeholders.
• A successful track record in dealing with welfare issues at every stage of process and stakeholder engagement, including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks.
• Strong student focused service orientation together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion and seek advice and assistance from senior/ specialist staff as required.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria (Who you are above)
Applications close: Sunday 11 December – Before 11:55pm
Get in Touch:
Georgia Kelso
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.