Student Wellbeing Officer

Macquarie University

North Ryde, Australia
Base: $86,087- $97,879 py; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
First point of contact support
Conduct initial risk assessments
Promote and refer to services
In this front-line role, you will be the first point of contact for students seeking wellbeing support — offering a compassionate ear, conducting initial assessments, and connecting students with the services and resources they need to flourish

Job Summary

  • In this front-line role, you will be the first point of contact for students seeking wellbeing support — offering a compassionate ear, conducting initial assessments, and connecting students with the services and resources they need to flourish.
  • Reporting to the Manager, CARE and Welfare, you will play a vital role in ensuring students who self-access or are referred to Student Wellbeing receive timely, appropriate initial support.
  • Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity.

Matching Summary

In this front-line role, you will be the first point of contact for students seeking wellbeing support — offering a compassionate ear, conducting initial assessments, and connecting students with the services and resources they need to flourish.

Salary

Base: $86,087- $97,879 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • First point of contact support
  • Conduct initial risk assessments
  • Promote and refer to services
  • Process student enquiries
  • Contribute feedback and data

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate and motivated professional
  • Genuine commitment to student wellbeing
  • Positive impact on student life
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team

Key Requirements

  • Relevant qualification and pastoral/student support experience
  • Current Mental Health First Aid certification
  • Ability to respond to diverse student groups
  • Strong analytical skills for data analysis
  • Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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