• Lead a multidisciplinary team and drive operational excellence of the wellbeing services
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $112,114– $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The division of Student Wellbeing and Engagement facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The Wellbeing team is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework focusing on opportunities for early intervention and timely access to low barrier services. Student Wellbeing and Engagement has five broad areas of Complex Case Management, Counselling and Psychological services; early intervention services and cohort initiatives in Student Wellbeing; Student Engagement through Grand Challenges and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience; and primary prevention initiatives and clinical response to gender-based violence through the Safe and Respectful Communities team.

About the opportunity

• Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide mental health and wellbeing framework
• Pro-actively set an annual program to manage and support student mental health and wellbeing
• Maximise the success of students and the safety of the University community.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Current registration with an associated professional organisation, such as Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA); or Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an effective high-performance team, and to foster a positive team dynamic and student focused service culture.
• Substantial experience working with complex cases including critical incidents and responding to disclosures of sexual abuse/assault, family/domestic violence and child safety matters requiring problem solving strategies and defensible, autonomous decision-making skills.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  Position Description - Manager, Student Wellbeing - 518438.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fiona McAuliffe 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 Tuesday, 1 October 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.

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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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.