"Lead (The Living Room)"

Job Description:

• Lead a key wellbeing service that delivers confidential, early‑intervention support to enhance the student experience.
• Shape and strengthen peer‑led mental health initiatives within a highly collaborative Student Life environment.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Student Life sits within the Education Portfolio and delivers services that support access, engagement, wellbeing and academic success across the student journey. The Student Wellbeing and Engagement division provides integrated wellbeing services, coordinates early‑intervention and mental health initiatives, and contributes to a high‑quality student experience through proactive skill building, complex case support and specialised wellbeing programs.

About the opportunity

• Lead the Living Room service, providing operational oversight, guidance and coordination of wellbeing support for a diverse student community.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence‑based peer supporter training, clinical supervision and wellbeing skill‑building initiatives.
• Contribute to integrated wellbeing services through case management, data reporting, resource development and collaboration across Student Life and the broader University community.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with a relevant professional body such as AASW, PACFA or ACA.
• Substantial experience providing mental health support, including suicide risk assessment, crisis response and appropriate referral pathways.
• Demonstrated capability in peer‑led wellbeing models, and experience responding to disclosures of sexual assault, harassment and family or domestic violence.
• Experience designing and delivering educational programs or training that build resilience, capability and wellbeing skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal capability, with the ability to work independently, exercise initiative and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check, will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: Lead (The Living Room) PD.pdf

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.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 18th March 2026

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

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

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.