Championing Student Wellbeing in Higher Education
CQUniversity is seeking a visionary leader to drive transformative change across the institution and champion student wellbeing.
About the Role
* This executive role is critical to delivering an integrated approach to wellbeing, where services such as counselling, accessibility, safer communities, and chaplaincy are aligned under a shared mission of empowerment and equity.
* You'll be part of a university that is deeply committed to student success, equity, and community impact.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of wellbeing in higher education while working within a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for mental health, safety, disability, and inclusion, positioning the institution as a national leader in student support and community care.
* Expert knowledge of wellbeing issues relating to university students, including evidence-based and trauma-informed clinical practice, equity, and inclusion, psychosocial safety, psychosocial practice models, and systemic work practices.
About You
* Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent in a relevant area (psychology, or an area relevant to mental health), registration or eligibility for registration with a professional association and extensive relevant experience.
* A Blue Card and current Registration with AHPRA or AASW.
We offer:
* 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
* 6 weeks annual leave (including Christmas and New Year closure)
* 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport