Ref 1363/24 - Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, Office of People

• Promote a range of mental health & wellbeing services to staff and students!
• Remuneration Package: $151,302 to $161,579 p.a.
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position, Campus negotiable

About Western

Working at Western Sydney University means you will be part of an organisation that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and top of the Times Higher Sustainability Education Impact Rankings. We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students.

Our 3,500 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred. The University is deeply embedded in the community and the regions we serve, which is Australia’s fastest growing economy and one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia.

About the Office of People

The Office of People delivers critical strategic and operational outcomes across human resource functions, employee and leadership development, work health and safety, employee and student wellbeing, student job readiness, graduate outcomes, and alumni connection.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing team, focus on health promotion, prevention of mental ill health and response guided by the Universitys Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy and taking a whole of university approach. Culture Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibility. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.

If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.

About the Role

The Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing Team plays a critical role in leading a team responsible for the day-to-day operational provision of prevention, promotion, and early intervention programs and services related to mental health and wellbeing of Western’s staff and students. T

his position is pivotal in coordinating the development and review of the University's Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy, ensuring its successful implementation and alignment with organisational goals. The Manager will collaborate extensively within the University, across the educational sector, and with external partners to prioritise mental health and wellbeing strategic initiatives for the entire university community.

About you

Are you systemic in your thinking, agile in your approach and have an open mindset?

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, membership of a degree-relevant association, such as the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and extensive experience in a clinical environment and/or mental health promotion setting.
• Leadership experience within mental health or wellbeing services and a strong understanding of mental health issues facing university students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and liaise with a diverse range of individuals and organisations at all levels.
• A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in mental health and wellbeing services.

What We Offer in Return

At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values.

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35-hour work week
• Flexible work arrangements
• 17% super contributions

Working with Children Check: This position may involve direct or unsupervised contact with children, and in accordance with legislative requirements, it is a requirement to obtain a “NSW Working with Children Check Clearance”. The screening involves checking that you are not a ‘disqualified person’ as per the meaning of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

This is a full-time, ongoing position with campus location to be negotiated. 

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 9 $151,302 to $161,579 p.a. (comprising Salary of $127,852 to $136,536 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position enquiries: Ellen Brackenreg, Acting Chief People Officer via [email protected]

Closing Date: 8.30pm, Sunday 14 April 2024

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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