Head of College
UNE Residential System and Childcare Services
* Continuing, full-time,
* $ 137,495 per annum (HEO10) + 17% super
* Salary packaging options available
* Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
* 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave
* Armidale based role
* Free on campus parking
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
* Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space
About the role
The Head of College is responsible for the provision of a safe, academically oriented, and supportive educational and social environment within the Colleges, underpinning holistic student wellbeing and success. The Head of College works collaboratively with other Heads of College, university stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring integrated management of the Colleges, and equity across the Residential System. They will support the Director in providing strategic and operational leadership across all residential colleges, and implementing cultural change initiatives, service redesign, and contemporary best practices in student services, while ensuring compliance across all relevant legislation, including, the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, WHS obligations, child protection requirements, and university policies. This position makes a significant contribution to the learning journey of the Residential College residents providing pastoral care, academic support, and leadership to the students in our care.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A sound understanding of academic support and personal development needs of students and the ability to empathetically and effectively deal with young adults and other diverse demographic groups, including international students
* Outstanding communication skills with high-level interpersonal, negotiation, mediation and liaison skills
* Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, with the ability to pivot strategies and respond quickly to challenges.
* Evidenced high level ability to independently organise and manage a wide variety of complex tasks and projects to meet conflicting priorities and deadlines and achieve high quality strategic outcomes, demonstrating a blend of proactive initiative, reliable autonomy, and collaborative support.
About Residential Services
The Residential Services and Childcare Services manage six residential colleges housing approximately 1,550 students and the Yarm Gwanga Early Education Centre, providing comprehensive living‐learning environments and early childhood education services that are central to the university community.
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Leah Adams, Director, UNE Residential System, phone: (02) 6773 5565, mobile: 0476 429 058, email: directorres@une.edu.au.
Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.
To Apply
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 18th May
Reference No: 225243
Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une and refer to vacancy ref 225243
Your application should comprise:
* Covering letter addressing your suitability for the position based on key functions of the role detailed in the Position Description.
* Responses to 4 of the 8 selection criteria.
* Current CV.
Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.
About Armidale
Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale's natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience. Information about relocation assistance.
UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best.
We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.
UNE is committed to enabling all staff to thrive and ensuring that our LGBTIQIA+ community and staff from all cultures feel included and respected. Our UNE Ally Network is here for staff and students and for any questions, contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant.
About Our Process
At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Accountable, Be Connected. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre‐employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement.
If you are the preferred candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to the university making an offer of employment. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).
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