"Head of Student Wellbeing - Residential Life"

Job Description:

• Develop and deliver programs and workshops to staff and students that support wellbeing.
• Provide counselling and case management support for students in a residential setting.
• Start date planned for early 2026.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months with a possibility of extension.
• Base salary range: $104,243– $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

University Hall (UniHall) is the residential college of the University of Western Australia and home to over 750 students and staff. It is located opposite UWA, the Swan River and Kings Park. UniHall is renowned for its diverse and inclusive student population and prides itself on being a place for everyone! UniHallers come from all over Western Australia, Australia and around the world not only to reside close to their UWA campus but also to become part of a residential community that supports personal growth, growing strong relationships and pastoral care in a dynamic and vibrant workplace.

The Residential Life Team is integral to developing and sustaining a vibrant living-learning community that promotes diversity and inclusion. By fostering and supporting pastoral care needs and maintaining a safe environment, University Hall promotes and enhances opportunities for student growth and success.

About the opportunity

• You will play a key role in fostering a safe, energetic and harmonious living and learning environment for residents.
• Plan, develop and implement resident well-being initiatives, support accessibility pathways, cocurricular programs and pastoral care to all residents from a diverse range of cultural, national, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent competency.
• Current registration/eligible for registration with an associated professional organisation such as Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
• Minimum of two years' experience in the provision of mental health support including suicide crisis and risk assessment and intervention.
• Experience in delivering training/ workshops related to mental health and wellbeing.

Special Requirements

• Some after-hours work may be required.
• Current WA Working With Children Check.
• National Police Clearance Certificate will be conducted.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Head of Student Wellbeing - Residential Life (521561).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Linda Jenkins at linda.jenkins@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 5th December 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.