Welfare Advisor

Macquarie University

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $111,643 - $121,045 py; benefits: 17% super ...
Hybrid
Student welfare support
Risk assessment and escalation
International under 18 program coordination
This is a meaningful opportunity to directly impact the lives of students by providing high-quality welfare support, timely intervention, and coordinated care pathways

Job Summary

  • This is a meaningful opportunity to directly impact the lives of students by providing high-quality welfare support, timely intervention, and coordinated care pathways.
  • In this role, you'll work at the heart of student wellbeing, helping students navigate personal, financial, health, and social challenges while ensuring they have access to the right support at the right time.
  • Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, offering flexible, hybrid work arrangements and extensive training and professional development programs.

Matching Summary

This is a meaningful opportunity to directly impact the lives of students by providing high-quality welfare support, timely intervention, and coordinated care pathways.

Salary

Base: $111,643 - $121,045 per annum; Benefits: 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student welfare support
  • Risk assessment and escalation
  • International under 18 program coordination
  • Financial hardship guidance
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Compliance with legislation and policies

Nice-to-have

  • Empathy and expertise
  • Collaborative team player
  • Service improvement driven
  • Data-informed practice

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Law, or related discipline, and/or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in welfare/wellbeing support
  • Understanding of Australian higher education sector and CRICOS
  • Ability to assess, manage, and escalate risk
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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