**Full time fixed term until 26th of August 2026**
- **Exciting opportunity to have meaningful impact by delivering holistic wellbeing support to students**
- **Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation**
**About the opportunity**
As the Health and Wellbeing Officer, you will provide holistic assessment and support to students facing a range of personal and academic challenges. Your work with students will consider academic, social, financial, health, mental health, cultural, educational, and other factors which can impact students' progression and personal development.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and students, this is an excellent opportunity to help empower the University's students and community, and provide meaningful impact.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- join a dynamic, diverse and passionate team reporting into the Manager, Wellbeing Services
- participate in the development of health advice materials and assist in addressing general student enquiries
- demonstrate effective clinical decision-making working with students and University stakeholders
- assess cases, provide brief interventions and/or connect students with appropriate ongoing support
- champion a proactive approach to health and safety
- contribute to a cohesive and collaborative team culture
**About you**
- bachelor's degree in an Allied Health or related field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy) coupled with a minimum of two years of applied experience.
- experience supporting young people and/or students in a clinical setting
- demonstrated ability to provide clinical decision-making
- effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- proficiency in Mandarin would be highly desirable
- ability to work cohesively in a team but also work autonomously as required
- hold a valid Working with Children Check.
**Sponsorship / work rights for**Australia**
**Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.**
**Pre-employment checks**
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
**EEO statement**
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
**How to apply**
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**Applications Close**
Sunday 03 August 2025 11:59 PM