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In this role you will work as a member of the Student Living Support Team and be responsible for triaging, offering quality community wellbeing support for community and individual intervention affecting both academic performance and challenges faced when living out of home for the first time. The position will offer administrative and clerical support services to ensure timely and consistent community wellbeing support as part of the Student Living Support team. The role will be administrative and front-facing with a strong customer-focused service delivery. The role will work closely with the clinical Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and Student Living Support Coordinator managing community concerns and wellbeing to maintain an inclusive, safe, supportive and vibrant Student Living experience for all residents.
This Fixed Term position is full time until the end of the year at a HEW 5 Higher Education Level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
You will Inspire Us With
- Your passion for supporting the wellbeing of young people in their journey of learning, building their self-confidence and enhancing their life skills.
- Your methodical administrative capability with a strong eye for detail.
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.
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.
About the Unit
The Newcastle Student Living Support Team supports the provision of a positive and vibrant on-campus residential community to foster academic, social and personal growth of residential students. The Student Living Support team adopts a restorative approach in responding to community concerns, with the objective to support residents in their journey of becoming Life-Ready graduates.
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 $77,858 - $90,316FTE +17% 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
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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
- Qualifications in social work, development studies, youth work, social sciences, counselling or related field
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong focus on building and fostering positive working relationships through clear communication, and ability to engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Assess young people through the intake process and make appropriate referrals
- Work with young people within a group context and on an individual basis
- Consult with young people and relevant community members and services to identify their needs with a solution focussed mindset
- Develop creative, innovative and appropriate programs for young people to address their needs
- Administrative skills including record keeping, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to the provision of the most enriching experience living on campus in relation to supporting residents and supporting the development of life skills
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).
Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
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