Ref 1437/24 Student Welfare Officer, Office of Equity, Safety & Wellbeing

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Westerns Kingswood Campus
• Remuneration: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a | Includes 17% Superannuation

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement. 

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Based at Westerns Kingswood Campus
• Remuneration: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a | Includes 17% Superannuation

About the Office of Equity, Safety and Wellbeing
Equity, Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing will foster a commitment to the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff and students to empower the entire University community. This includes reviewing and simplifying access and transport for our staff and student population.

These services include campus safety and security, equity and diversity, work health safety and wellbeing and student wellbeing services (welfare, disability and counselling services). 

The Student Wellbeing Services offer support to students at all Western Sydney University campuses.  The hours of operation may vary dependent upon student requirements, varying peak periods and student’s attendance for classes at various times throughout the day/evening. Services may therefore be required outside of normal business hours to ensure student centred support.

The Student Welfare Service provides a case management service for identified student groups including International students under the age of 18 and students in receipt of an Asylum Seeker scholarship; academic advocacy; educational programs; financial assistance; advice and support; assistance with accommodation and other welfare related issues.

About the Role
The Office of Equity, Safety and Wellbeing seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Student Welfare Officer!

The Student Welfare Officer is responsible for the delivery of quality student welfare services. The position is required to operate within the respective compliance and risk management frameworks, ensuring the provision of proactive and responsive strategies and approaches using various modes of delivery tailored to each student to meet key identified requirements.

The Student Welfare Officer will champion the key values of the Office of People and the Equity, Safety and Wellbeing portfolio and ensures their practice aligns to these values and service delivery contributing to the overall student experience.

Subject to the University’s operational requirements, the incumbent may have an opportunity to express interest in working overseas, either with a strategic partner or at an overseas campus for a fixed period of time.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Westerns Kingswood Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.

Working with Children Check: It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

Remuneration Package:  Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role toRebekah Brack via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Wednesday 3rd April 2024.

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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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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