• Fixed term, full-time appointment (5 years)
• Level 10: $180,000+ (Annual Remuneration Package - base salary + superannuation)

Division of Student Life

This exciting new role will lead the development of mental health and wellbeing strategy, and innovative approaches and practices, to enable the University to deliver exceptional student experiences.  The position will lead and manage the operations of services provided directly to students including counselling, mental health services, support and advice, critical incident support, accessibility, and inclusion services.  Our services encompass specialist services to all UOW Australia campuses, international student support and UOW managed residences.  The role reports directly to the Director of the newly formed Division of Student Life.

You will have significant leadership experience in the development and implementation of wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention postvention strategy and operations, qualifications in an area of professional practice and effective strategic management and leadership skills. Experience building cohesive programs and evidence of successful outcomes will ensure your success in the role.  

A full Position Description is linked here and attached below.

Applicants are requested to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.  For further information about the role please contact Theresa Hoynes, Director Student Life on (02) 4221 3209.

Note:  This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of any findings of workplace misconduct. For further information regarding the Working with Children Check and how to apply for the clearance, please refer to the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian website. 

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.