Student Wellbeing Officer

Join Us in Caring for Our Students: Student Wellbeing Officer

At Acknowledge Education, we believe that student wellbeing is at the heart of academic success. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment where every student can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and share our core value of caring for people, we invite you to join our team as a Student Wellbeing Officer.

About the Role: As a Student Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting student welfare, engagement, and success. You will provide guidance, resources, and intervention strategies to enhance students' overall wellbeing, including mental health support, crisis management, and referral services. Collaborating with academic and professional staff, you will ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and support a safe and healthy environment for students.
• Provide direct support and guidance to students facing personal, academic, or social difficulties.
• Develop and implement wellbeing initiatives to empower students.
• Conduct one-on-one wellbeing consultations and provide appropriate referrals.
• Act as a first point of contact for students in distress.
• Support students with disabilities or additional learning needs.
• Facilitate and support the Student Representative Council.
• Serve as the SASH (Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment) point of contact.
• Develop and analyse student wellbeing projections to address future needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance student support.

About You: You hold a tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, community services, or a related field. You have knowledge of student wellbeing issues, mental health first aid, and crisis intervention strategies. Your excellent communication, interpersonal, and case management skills, along with your ability to build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, make you an ideal candidate for this role. You can work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and you have strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Why work with us

• Opportunities to grow within the organization
• $1,500 professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
• Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment
• Acknowledge education is part of UP Education group – Be part of a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth!

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction and hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, we remain true to our mission to stay a challenging, relevant and creative leader in the education industry

True to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, ​we've evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.​ 

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/  

To Apply: 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.