The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Team Leader, Student Life 
Fremantle campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing

• Join a vibrant team that works to create and implement an exceptional student experience across all Notre Dame campuses.
• $112,742 pa (level 8) + 14.5% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

This is a valuable leadership position within the Student Life Office, forming part of the Student Engagement and Success team, sitting alongside Student Wellbeing and Success. The team form part of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & Registrar portfolio alongside Libraries, and Student Administration. The Student Engagement and Success team empowers students and works with Student Leadership to transition confidently into university life and fosters an inclusive, connected campus community through collaborative programs and events.

About the role

This position is responsible for managing day-to-day operational activities and providing leadership support to ensure the successful delivery of Student Life programs, processes, and reporting requirements. The position reports to the National Manager – Student Life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Student Life team; act for the Manager when required.
• Collaborate with teams across Sydney, Fremantle, and Broome to deliver national programs.
• Lead, coach, and support staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Oversee programs such as mentoring, volunteering, mature-age initiatives, and residential life.
• Plan and coordinate orientation and engagement activities across campuses and online.
• Ensure programs are inclusive and meet student needs.
• Build strong relationships with student leaders, faculty, and support teams.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements.
• Report regularly on participation, outcomes, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety, risk, and legislative requirements.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Completion of a postgraduate qualification with relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Relevant experience coordinating and delivering student-focused programs and activities, tailoring programs to meet the needs of the diverse student cohorts.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, supervise and provide direction to a team, ensuring appropriate oversight of performance and services to achieve outcomes.
• Highly proficient in operational and project management skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues, develop practical solutions, and manage projects from initiation to completion.
• An understanding of student retention and engagement with knowledge of contemporary issues in higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to build successful relationships, influence and engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to support staff both individually and within the team environment.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 5 January 2026

Shortlisting to start immediately after application closing date.

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marca Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.