- Create a supportive, informative and educative resident experience through your community engagement, health promotion and education lens.
- Guide young people with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need in support of being able to live independently.
- Shape and support the young community leaders.
Be challenged and imagine with us
Are you passionate about facilitating health education programs and mentoring young people to be the best versions of themselves? Do you thrive in a positive, dynamic team-oriented environment where you facilitate amazing and memorable life experiences for students? If so, the University of Newcastle has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Student Living Support team as a Student Living Support Coordinator.
The University of Newcastle is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for our students. The Student Living Support team plays a crucial role in creating a safe, inclusive, and enriching residential experience for our students. As a Student Living Support Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of this mission, working collaboratively with student leaders and community members to facilitate a vibrant, welcoming and cohesive living environment. You will
- Design and implement a health promotion and education programs that support personal development, life skills, and vibrant and inclusive community engagement.
- Oversee the ResLife program whilst supporting leaders within the community in creating the best on campus experience.
- Collaborate within a passionate team to support overall operations and create a united supportive approach to the student experience.
- Serve as a role model, coach, and mentor to students, helping them grow as leaders and community members.
This position is a full time ongoing position HEW 6 Higher Education Level and will be based at Callaghan.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
For more information click here – Our Uni.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- The remuneration for this position is from $90,316 - $99,655 p.a. superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:
- A degree in Education, Social Work, Public Health, Social Sciences or other role-related discipline and relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise/broad knowledge in related fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
- Demonstrated experience in creatively engaging young people in line with appropriate boundaries and risk mitigation strategies with an ability to effectively manage student welfare, wellbeing, safety and security issues.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating projects and/or programs designed to support the academic, social and personal growth of residents.
- High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage several tasks simultaneously to meet competing deadlines, operating effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents, incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
If you are enthusiastic about nurturing a restorative, inclusive, vibrant and supportive residential community, and you possess the skills and passion to lead young aspiring leaders, we encourage you to apply.
For specific position enquiries, please contact Gemma Edgar, General Manager Student Living on (02) 4913 8768 or via email gemma.edgar@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024 at 5.00pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you