"Student Wellbeing Engagement Advisor"

Student Wellbeing Engagement Advisor

locations

Darlington Campus

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

0147326

• Exciting casual opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the student experience
• Flexible start date, with preference for early commencement
• HEO6 Step 1, $70.63 per hour plus super

About the opportunity

The Student Wellbeing Engagement team has a Wellbeing Engagement Advisor position available. We are looking for an outstanding individual who is passionate about education and supporting students throughout their university journey.

As a Wellbeing Engagement Advisor, you will be responsible for facilitating intake, screening and assessment of the wellbeing and support needs of students to enable them to access appropriate services and programs. You will use evidence-based, best practice strategies to deliver timely, accessible, and high-quality services.

Due to the nature of the role, work from home arrangements cannot be accommodated, and this position is required to be performed fully on campus.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a tight-knit team, reporting to the Care and Access Coordinator
• facilitate the intake, screening, monitoring, and assessment of the wellbeing and support needs of students
• develop and deliver support, and interventions with the goal of improving the student experience
• provide triage and crisis intervention including liaison with internal and external service providers
• proactively contribute to the development of policies and procedures to improve the student experience
• actively contribute to and promote a safe environment where all people are valued and respected.

About you

• Proficiency in a second language is required; Mandarin language skills are highly desirable
• A relevant degree or tertiary qualification in a mental health–related discipline is required
• An understanding of the student experience and its relationship to student service delivery
• demonstrated experience in responding to individuals presenting in crisis and/or incident management
• Ability to facilitate engagement with students and stakeholders and delivery of programs
• Proven understanding of early intervention strategies
• Excellent bilingual verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with students and stakeholders

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to mari.lewis@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 22 March 2026 11:59 PM