"Student Advisor (Wellbeing and Inclusion)"

Join Our Team Supporting Student Success in Higher Education!

Are you passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students in higher education? Do you thrive on advocating for equitable access to education and resources? Do you have case management experience in addressing unwanted attitudes and behaviours? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of our diverse student community.

Why This Role Is Important

At UniSQ we are dedicated to enhancing the student experience and promoting success for all. We understand that intersectionality and diversity can present unique challenges, and we are committed to addressing these issues through primary prevention and proactive support.

As a Student Advisor (Wellbeing and Inclusion), you will play a vital role in advocating for reasonable adjustments and resources to ensure equitable access to higher education. You will collaborate across our Safer Communities and Disabilities and Accessibility teams to promote student success with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and wellbeing.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Provide culturally safe and trauma-informed case management for reported concerns related to unwanted behaviours (bullying, discrimination, harassment, assault, etc.), offering advice and support for incident management.
• Offer information and support to prospective and current students, as well as University staff, regarding student’s rights and the University’s responsibilities in supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Assess the impact of personal circumstances and identify eligibility for internal and external support services.
• Contribute to the development of consistent incident assessment processes and intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop training programs and resources aimed at building a safe and inclusive UniSQ community.
• Contribute to the evaluation of outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of the Safer Communities Action Plan key activities.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and personal conduct, aligning with the University values.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree qualification in social work, psychology, human services, law, or related fields.
• Extensive experience and/or training relevant to key responsibilities of the role in the Position Description.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed services and experience in referral procedures for issues related to sexual assault, bullying, discrimination, domestic violence, etc.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work productively, both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and confidentiality.
• Alignment with the University values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you are passionate about supporting diverse students and promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect, we want to hear from you! Join our team and help us create a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

This position is based on the UniSQ Toowoomba campus, with some travel to our other campuses (Ipswich and Springfield) required.

Any questions about the position can be directed to the Safer Communities Coordinator, Quinta Maxwell, via (07) 4631 2503 or safercommunities@unisq.edu.au. 

Reference Number: 0115_05/24

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $102,135 to $110,617 pa (includes salary range of $86,299 to $93,466 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and 17.5% annual leave loading)

Location: Toowoomba campus

Closes: Sunday, 16 June 2024 at 10:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.

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