Student Wellbeing Program Lead

• $110,613 to $125,373
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

• Reference number: 24418
• Term: Fixed term, full-time basis until 31 December 2025
• Remuneration: $130,901 to $148,369 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $110,613 to $125,373 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove
• Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Student Wellbeing Program Lead to join Wellbeing Strategy, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

Are you a creative professional who’s great at adapting and thinking outside the box to drive meaningful change with a focus on mental wellbeing and thriving? Join our proactive health and wellbeing team where you’ll use your expertise in wellbeing science, health promotion, organisational / community development, or education, to create new strategies that go beyond traditional approaches to wellbeing. You’ll try out fresh ideas to enhance students' wellbeing literacy through existing initiatives and help them succeed at university and into the future. Use your strong project management skills to collaborate with various university stakeholders and navigate a complex environment to foster student wellbeing. If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of students and contribute to a vibrant, supportive campus environment, we invite you to apply. Join us in our mission to cultivate thriving individuals and communities.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio of Student Services and Wellbeing delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy. The Wellbeing Strategy Team is responsible for implementing QUT’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy to make health and wellbeing central to all aspects of QUT life, enabling students and staff to thrive and succeed to their best potential. The team sits within the Student Services and Wellbeing Directorate..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of post graduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualification in mental wellbeing or education related fields, combined with extensive relevant experience, preferably within a tertiary education context, or large complex organisation. 

Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of innovative and engaging learning experiences, programs or other initiatives that enhance wellbeing literacy, knowledge and skills for a diverse cohort of learners.

Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective learning design principles, student engagement and mental wellbeing trends in higher education.

Proven experience in achieving program outcomes by collaborating and influencing across multiple departments and programs.

Dynamic interpersonal and effective communication skills, including the ability to rapidly build rapport and engage a diverse range of clients and stakeholders. 

Demonstrated experience successfully prioritising competing demands and responding flexibly to rapidly changing environments.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 14-May-2024

Applications Close: 28-May-2024 at 11.30pm

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