Ref 1628/24 Mental Health Advisor, Equity, Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing Services

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Western’s Bankstown Campus
• Remuneration: $130,740 to $145,135 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 Western’s Bankstown Campus

About the Equity, Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing Services
Equity, Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing fosters 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 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. Students attend classes at various times throughout the day/evening and services may therefore be required outside of normal business hours.

The Counselling Service provides proactive and responsive services to students in need to address immediate, ongoing and emerging issues.

About the Role
The Equity, Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing Services team is seeking suitably qualified clinicians with extensive experience in the provision of wellbeing and mental health services to join the team as a Mental Health Advisor.

Mental Health Advisors at Western Sydney University provide a range of services to students who need assistance with their mental health and wellbeing so that they are able to successfully complete their studies. The Mental Health Advisors work as members of the Clinical Advisory Team to complete comprehensive risk assessments to students presenting with complex wellbeing matters, and respond effectively to safety plan, minimise risk and impact on the Western Sydney University community. In addition, MHAs provide support to staff across the university during critical incident situations and consultation to staff regarding the management of student risk and behaviour.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Western’s Bankstown Campus on the express understanding that the Wellbeing Service provides face to face support on all Western Sydney University campuses and travel between campuses is a requirement of the position. Please review the position description for further information.

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!

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.

Remuneration Package:  HEW Level 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. (comprising Salary of $110,477 to $122,641 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Nicole Church  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, Tuesday 16th 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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