The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Student Life Officer (Student Mentor Program)
Fremantle campus
Part time opportunity, (0.8) Continuing

• Step into a role where every day you shape connection, belonging, and opportunity.
• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• $79,954 pa (level 5) + 14.5% superannuation (pro-rata),

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

The position sits within the Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Experience portfolio which includes Student Success, Indigenous Education, Chaplaincy, Libraries, Student Life and Wellbeing.

About the role

The Student Life team plays a vital role in helping students transition into university and engage fully in campus life. They collaborate with students to deliver programs and initiatives that foster a vibrant, inclusive, and connected community across all campuses. This position will primarily coordinate the Student Mentoring Program and support participating students. The position will report to the Team Leader, Student Life.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging online and on‑campus student activities, including coordinating logistics, training volunteers and mentors, and supporting event delivery.
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of orientation activities and on‑campus events to enhance student transition, engagement, and sense of belonging
• Coordinate the Student Mentoring Program and support participating students, including the development of training materials informed by research on the first‑year experience in higher education.
• Build connections between students, staff, and the wider community to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion.
• Design and support student-led programs and events by coordinating the recruitment, onboarding, training and supervision of mentors and casual staff.
• Collaborate with faculties and university offices to ensure effective communication and escalate sensitive student wellbeing matters.
• Support financial planning and budget management for Student Life programs, including processing payments and liaising with suppliers.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in a similar student engagement or support role.
• Strong understanding of university policies, procedures, and legislative standards, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage time, adapt to changing priorities, and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Sound knowledge of current issues and trends in the higher education sector.

Benefits

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

How to apply

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

Applications closing date: 8 May 2026

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.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

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

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.