Health and Wellbeing Advisor (Student Living)

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As Health and Wellbeing Advisor (Student Living) you will play a key role in shaping a supportive, safe, and thriving residential environment for students living on campus.

You will deliver high‑quality clinical support and wellbeing services, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure students receive timely, coordinated, and culturally informed assistance that supports their academic, social, and personal development.

In this role you will:

• Provide biopsychosocial‑cultural assessments and short‑term clinical support for residents experiencing a broad range of health, social, or wellbeing concerns.
• Identify and manage risks within your scope of practice, collaborating with internal teams and external providers to ensure integrated and effective care.
• Deliver proactive outreach, interventions, and wellbeing programs that foster a positive residential experience and strengthen help‑seeking pathways.
• Maintain accurate, confidential welfare records and contribute specialist advice to staff and partners on student wellbeing matters.

This 12-month fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• A relevant allied health qualification with professional registration (AHPRA or AASW), and demonstrated experience delivering assessments, referrals, and brief interventions across diverse clinical presentations.
• Experience supporting students or young people in residential, complex, or dynamic environments, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across a multidisciplinary setting.
• A commitment to high‑quality, student‑centred practice and continuous improvement in the delivery of wellbeing services.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is Higher Education Worker Level 7 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

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: 

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

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 are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Due to the nature of this role, the University will require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

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 (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. Relevant allied health qualification (e.g. Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing). Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and minimum four years subsequent experience
2. Demonstrated experience in biopsychosocial-cultural assessment (including mental health assessment) and provision of short-term support in response to a wide range of health, social and mental health issues
3. Understanding and relatable experience in supporting students and/or young people within a residential or complex environment.
4. Commitment to the provision of best practice student support as part of the development of students as independent learners
5. 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. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Our assessment process

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance – it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Olley, Senior Manager Counselling and Psychological Services on (02) 4921 6622 or via email at jacqueline.olley@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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