Welfare Advisor

Mac Mw

North Ryde, NSW, Australia
Base: $111,643 - $121,045 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Student welfare support
Risk assessment and escalation
Program coordination for international students
Macquarie University is seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Advisor to join the Student Wellbeing team and directly impact students' lives by providing high-quality welfare support and coordinated care

Job Summary

  • Macquarie University is seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Advisor to join the Student Wellbeing team and directly impact students' lives by providing high-quality welfare support and coordinated care.
  • The role includes leadership responsibilities such as coordinating welfare programs for international students under 18 and supervising team members while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and university policies.
  • Employees benefit from flexible hybrid work arrangements, extensive training and professional development, subsidised parking, onsite childcare, and access to health and wellbeing services.

Matching Summary

Macquarie University is seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Advisor to join the Student Wellbeing team and directly impact students' lives by providing high-quality welfare support and coordinated care.

Salary

Base: $111,643 - $121,045 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student welfare support
  • Risk assessment and escalation
  • Program coordination for international students
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Case management and welfare support
  • Compliance with university policies

Nice-to-have

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Promotion of wellbeing initiatives
  • Leadership and supervision skills
  • Data-informed service improvement

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Law or related discipline
  • Experience in welfare or wellbeing support
  • Knowledge of Australian higher education sector and CRICOS
  • Ability to assess and manage risk presentations
  • Experience building collaborative relationships
  • Excellent communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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