Benefits

• Free membership to on campus gym and pool
• Generous leave provision (4 weeks annual leave + discretionary ex gratia days for University closures and holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements

The organisation

The Griffith University Gold Coast (GUGC) Student Guild is an independent student association servicing all students currently enrolled at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. The Guild works closely with Griffith University and other key stakeholders to support the diverse community of approximately 18,000 students.

The Guild has three divisions: Student Services, Business Services, and Commercial Services led by the General Manager reporting to a Board of elected student representatives. Under the direction of the Board, the Guild’s purpose is to provide students with positive, relevant, and valued services that support them to achieve success in all aspects of their student life.

Student Services provide a range of support and enhancement initiatives across the areas of: academic support, wellbeing, careers and employability, community and culture, sport and fitness, student clubs, and volunteer programs.

We are student life experts, and the student experience starts with us.

The role

We are seeking a talented project/program coordinator with a keen interest in mental health and student wellbeing to design and deliver a range of wellbeing support services. Specific initiatives and services within the Wellbeing Portfolio are subject to change with student and organisational demands however, currently include case management of one-on-one Wellbeing Check-in’s, crisis management support, facilitating guided workshops, coordinating large student mental health awareness initiatives on campus, providing leadership to the Wellness Warrior student volunteers, and providing general advice on issues impacting student wellbeing. This is not a clinical health or counselling role however the Wellbeing Coordinator will refer to staff and programs designed to support those needs.

The position attracts a salary of $61,320-$71,540 plus 10% superannuation.

Selection criteria

Essential:

1. Minimum bachelor level qualification in psychology, counselling, social work or a related field and at least 1 to 3 years’ practical experience in mental health and wellbeing support.

2. Sound understanding of mental health challenges and proactive wellbeing strategies.

3. The ability to develop, plan and deliver wellbeing training and workshops, facilitate group discussions and other group initiatives for optimal learning and personal growth.

4. Demonstrated experience with delivering and planning one-on-one mental health and wellbeing consultations.

5. Strong communication and stakeholder management experience both internally and externally to the organisation with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

6. Demonstrated strong organisational skills, time management skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to respond efficiently to competing demands.

Desirable:

1. Experience working within the Higher Education Sector

2. Demonstrated experience engaging young people aged 18-25

If this sounds like you and you want to make a meaningful contribution to the student experience and provision of commercial services at Griffith University Gold Coast, apply now.

How to apply

Applicants missing some selection criteria which is supported by relevant transferable skills and experience are encouraged to apply as the GUGC Student Guild takes a holistic view on a person’s voluntary, professional and lived experiences in relation to this role.

Please submit your application online (click ‘apply’) and ensure you include the following:

• One to two page cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
  • The full position description is available here: https://bit.ly/3y8Um5N
• Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:
  • Full name, address, telephone number and email address;
  • Details of education, professional training and qualifications;
  • Employment history, including current position;
  • Name and contact details of two references.

Please note that only applicants who provide their cover letter and resume as listed above will be considered for this role.

Application attachments should be saved as .doc, .docx or .pdf only. File names should be no more than 25 characters long and should include letters and numbers only. 

Further information Please direct all queries to Linda Gillespie, Executive Assistant, on (07) 5552 8515 or [email protected] 

The full position description is available here: https://bit.ly/3y8Um5N

Closing date

Applications close Sunday 16 October at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.