The University of Canberra is a young university with fierce ambition. The university works with government, business and industry locally and internationally, challenging the status quo through the pursuit of better ways to teach, learn and research, serving our communities and the nation. Our continued success in research and education has been internationally recognised, resulting in UC becoming the world’s fastest rising university in the nation and the world (QS, 2019).

Student Life is dedicated to providing an outstanding and integrated UC student experience through the provision of high-quality services and programs that support students’ educational goals and enrich their social and cultural university life.

Operating under the broad direction of the Student Wellbeing Team Leader the Student Wellbeing Advisor will work as a core member of a small team.

The successful incumbent will provide key support in the co-ordination, implementation, delivery and evaluation of campus-wide student wellbeing and support programs. You will be required to provide information, support, advice and referral to students regarding education and wellbeing matters. You will have the ability prioritise and attend multiple tasks at any given time.

Social work background and/or experience in Wellbeing in an educational setting is advantageous.

To be successful in this position, you will have experience working effectively with a varied range of internal and external stakeholders and students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to build rapport and trust.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer offering excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.

The University of Canberra is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

To be considered for this position your application must include your resume demonstrating your skills and experience in line with the key capabilities outlined in the position description.

If you are initially shortlisted, you will be asked to complete an online one-way video interview through a platform called Sonru. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

To download the position description please click here.

For job specific information: please contact Mikaela Dockrill, Student Wellbeing Coordinator via email on Mikaela.Dockrill@canberra.edu.au or via telephone on 02 6201 5725

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6206 3867or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 24th January 2021