Welfare Advisor

mq.edu.au

North Ryde, NSW, Australia
Base: $111,643 - $121,045 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Student welfare support and guidance
Risk assessment and escalation
Coordination of welfare programs
Macquarie University is seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Advisor to join the Student Wellbeing team and directly impact student lives through high-quality welfare support and coordinated care pathways

Job Summary

  • Macquarie University is seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Advisor to join the Student Wellbeing team and directly impact student lives through high-quality welfare support and coordinated care pathways.
  • The role involves leadership responsibilities including 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, 17% superannuation, subsidised onsite parking, extensive professional development, 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 student lives through high-quality welfare support and coordinated care pathways.

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 and guidance
  • Risk assessment and escalation
  • Coordination of welfare programs
  • Supervision of welfare team members
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Financial hardship case management

Nice-to-have

  • Empathy and expertise in welfare
  • Collaborative team coordination
  • Service promotion and awareness
  • Data-informed service improvement
  • Flexible work arrangements

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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